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The Story Of Jake, His Bike And Indian Trail’s Own Santa Claus

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B&G CLUB’S GREAT FUTURES POLO

It’s not every day that you come across Santa Claus on a Bobcat, sweeping the streets of The Acreage, but for Jake Buck, that is exactly what he experienced one afternoon with his grandmother, Annie San Martin, when they had been spending time together in front of her home. Page 3

ALA Music Fest And Chili Cookoff Offers Delicious Community Fun

The Acreage Landowners’ Association held its annual Music Fest and Chili Cook off on Saturday, March 11 at Acreage Community Park. Connect Church from Royal Palm Beach sponsored the children’s activities.

Guests were able to enjoy live music from local bands, local vendors, a car show and food trucks, and attendees were able to sample chili. Page 5

Dance Marathon At WHS Raises More Than $80,000

Wellington High School held its Dance Marathon event, benefiting Children’s Miracle Network hospitals, with UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital as the local hospital, on Friday, March 10. Students danced the night away to raise money.

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OPINION Feds Must Help County Mitigate Expense Of President’s Visits

If it’s the weekend, there’s a good chance we’ll be having another visit to the Palm Beaches

by President Donald Trump. If the president is going to indeed continue such frequent visits, then it is incumbent upon the federal government to provide some sort of financial assistance to the county for its role in protecting Mr. Trump. Page 4

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The Great Futures Celebrity Polo Match and Great Futures Brunch at Polo benefiting the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club in Wellington took place Sunday, March 12 at the Grand Champions Polo Club and the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The events featured honorary event chairs, Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras and John Walsh. Shown above are Club Director Kenda Peterson with Walsh, benefactor Neil Hirsch and Figueras. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 7 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Dave DeMarois Defeats Tom Goltzené In Lox Council Race

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Former Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Supervisor Dave DeMarois defeated incumbent Loxahatchee Groves Councilman Tom Goltzené by 19 votes Tuesday.

With his victory, DeMarois claimed a three-year term in Seat 5 on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council.

DeMarois had 240 votes (52 percent) to Goltzené’s 221 votes (48 percent) in unofficial results Wednesday from the Palm Beach Supervisor of Elections Office.

The town’s proposed $6 million bond referendum passed 264 votes (59 percent) to 182 votes (41 percent).

DeMarois attributed a successful mail-out campaign as a major contributor to his victory.

“The campaign went smoothly,” he said. “We did two mail-outs. We did one just before the absentee ballots, and I think that’s the one

that probably saved us.”

After some confusion with results at the Supervisor of Elections Office, DeMarois finally got a call from Town Attorney Michael Cirullo late Tuesday night telling him he had won.

Although DeMarois has a long history with the LGWCD board, he anticipates a learning curve as a council member.

“It’s a little different than the water district, so I’m just going to have to go in there with an open mind and learn and try to find out what’s going on there,” he said.

“You hear all kinds of things from everybody, but it’s best to find out for yourself. I want to go in there and do just that.”

He expected to have meetings this week with Cirullo and Town Manager Bill Underwood in preparation for the upcoming council meeting on Tuesday.

In the campaign, DeMarois was sharply critical of Underwood’s leadership at the town. However,

he said Wednesday that they have a cordial relationship.

“He has always treated me with respect, and I try to give him his respect, and we don’t have a problem,” DeMarois said of Underwood. “I talked with him when I was with the water district and tried to work a deal where we could work with the town... but it just never came about. At that time, he said he was probably going to be leaving the town in a couple of years, so I don’t really know what his intentions are until I get to talk to him when I get in there.”

After the learning curve, DeMarois said he wants to pursue the goals he outlined in his flier, which include providing a road policy that is fair to everyone, supporting equestrians and agricultural interests, and implementing all recommendations from the Palm Beach County Office of the Inspector General.

He pointed out that he wants to See DEMAROIS, page 4

Valuntas, Rodusky Win Royal Palm Council Seats

By Julie Unger and Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report Former Royal Palm Beach Councilman Richard Valuntas will return to the dais following a one-year absence after he narrowly unseated longtime Royal Palm Beach Councilman Dave Swift on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Councilwoman Jan Rodusky easily overcame a challenge from education activist Renatta Adan-Espinoza.

In the Group 2 race, Valuntas edged out Swift by a mere 10 votes, 817 votes (50.3 percent) to 807 votes (49.7 percent), according to unofficial results from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office. Due to the close result, a recount is possible.

In the Group 4 race, Rodusky received 1,128 votes (71.3 percent) to Adan-Espinoza’s 455 votes (28.7 percent). Rodusky was

appointed to the council last year to fill a vacancy, and this was her first time facing the Royal Palm Beach electorate.

After the polls closed, Valuntas and Rodusky gathered with supporters at Tree’s Wings & Ribs on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. They were joined by Mayor Fred Pinto and Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara.

“Thank you everyone,” Valuntas said addressing his supporters.

“I want to let you know, 27 years ago, on this very day, an incumbent councilman named David Swift had a challenger who was a lawyer, and the lawyer beat him. The same thing happened 27 years later.”

He gave much of the credit to his supporters. “There’s no way anything could have happened like this if it wasn’t for everyone in this room, and a lot of people See RPB VOTE, page 17

RELAY FOR LIFE

The Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County, themed “Cruisin’ for a Cure,” was held Saturday, March 11 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Groups from Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee Groves and The Acreage participated in the combined event benefiting the American Cancer Society.

Close to $115,000 was raised to fund research and patient care programs. Shown above, Renaissance Charter School at Palms West Principal Steven Epstein, Assistant Principal Gabriella Gonda, David Ward and Heather Sanderson keep to the island theme. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 18 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Council OKs Permit PLAN: Taxes Will Be Low In New Town For Horse Events At Polo West Serving The Acreage

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council on Tuesday approved a special use permit for the Polo West Golf Club to run as many as 51 equestrian events over the next several months, although some residents of homes west of the club on Sunderland Avenue objected to the horse trailer parking arrangement in a field behind their homes.

Growth Management Director Bob Basehart said the application is by Gary Fellers to allow equestrian events on 7 acres commonly known as the clubhouse and arena area of the total 150-acre property at Polo West, located at 2470 Greenview Cove Drive, starting last Wednesday through July.

“The applicant is committed to limiting events to two evenings during the week with hours of operation limited, and two events on weekends with hours of operation limitations,” Basehart said, adding that village staff recommended

approval, subject to 21 conditions.

Since the package went out, Basehart said, the village has received a few letters or e-mails with concerns, including photos of the trailer parking from a resident’s backyard.

Vice Mayor John McGovern called attention to a letter dated Tuesday from the Polo West Estates Homeowners’ Association stating concerns about the application, although at the agenda review the day before, it was said that the HOA had no objections.

“The letter that is before you literally came in at 5 o’clock this afternoon,” Basehart said.

McGovern also pointed out that the letter was only signed “Polo West HOA,” with no signature.

Jennifer Vail, agent for the applicant, said she had not seen the letter under discussion and could not comment on it.

Mayor Anne Gerwig said that the letter indicated that homeowners had not been notified of

the plan, but Senior Planner Cory Lynn Cramer said letters had been sent to homeowners within 500 feet of the arena complex, and signs and legal ads had been posted.

Fellers said that the application had been submitted to allow equestrian events to supplement the golf and equestrian uses of the adjoining property.

“It was set up to do familyfriendly equestrian that would complement the more serious international events going on in the other venues,” he said, adding that the events would include western, arena polo and jumping. “It’s designed to support the clubhouse and clubhouse activities and community activities.”

Fellers hopes to bring the camaraderie of lower-level competitions.

“We envision Polo West as being that kind of old-time Wellington. When it started, there was See POLO WEST, page 4

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Preserve the Lifestyle of the Acreage Now (PLAN), a political action committee exploring incorporation of The Acreage, conducted another in a series of meetings attended by about 30 residents at the Acreage branch library on Monday.

Brett Taylor, a PLAN member and group organizer, said that the organization formed about a year ago to look again at the possibility of incorporation after an effort in the early 2000s led by the Indian Trail Improvement District was derailed when a different faction came to power on the ITID board.

“We want to re-examine the incorporation process and try to dispel some of the rumors and myths that go along with it… higher taxes, increased restrictions, more code enforcement, all these

things that would inhibit our way of life,” Taylor said.

PLAN has met with members of the Florida League of Cities, which provided a blueprint for incorporation, conducted a feasibility study and developed a proposed charter. “[Incorporation] is a possibility, especially in light of all the encroaching development and overdevelopment,” Taylor said.

“We’re going to be surrounded by something like 22,000 new homes.

We’re trying to look at incorporation as a way to take control of our own future, because in the meantime, we’re relying on Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County is led by seven county commissioners. We have one elected official who represents us. The other six don’t live in our area; they don’t represent us.”

Taylor noted that if The Acreage See PLAN, page 17

Lion Country Safari Celebrates Rhino’s Birthday

By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report Lion Country Safari is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and on Wednesday, March 15, it also celebrated the birthday of the southern white rhinoceros Blossom, who turns 2 on Saturday, March 18. The celebration will continue Saturday with additional enrichments.

Blossom is continuing to learn her way of life in the herd that lives at the wildlife park.

“She is definitely in that phase, the terrible twos, where she is testing her mother’s patience, trying to see what she can get away with,” rhino keeper Daniel Soler said.

Soler has been with Lion Country Safari for five years and has

worked as the rhino keeper for three.

“I love this species because they’re so spunky, and they’re intelligent. They’re a lot more intelligent than people give them credit for. Their herd mentality is really cool,” Soler said. “It’s like being a cowboy, except with exotic animals. I get to ride around in a truck, give out hay and mess with these guys.”

Blossom is only 2 years old, but she is still one of an endangered species. Soler said there are about 20,000 white rhinos left in the wild.

“They are being poached for their horns. It is seen in several cultures as having medicinal properties, but we know that to not be

true,” Soler said. “Their horns are just made of keratin, which is the same thing that your fingernails or your hair is made out of.”

Marketing Director Jennifer Berthiaume said Blossom’s species is being poached at a rate of three rhinos per day, where they are predominantly found in South Africa. Lion Country Safari has been helping to revitalize the species for decades.

“Thirty-four rhinos have been born here since the late 1970s,” Berthiaume said.

The rhinos spend a great deal of time in small groups.

“They all hang out within one territory, but, at the same time, they distribute themselves in pair See RHINO, page 17

Blossom, the white rhinoceros, wears a birthday hat.

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NEWS

Safety Officials: Increased Population Contributes To Incidents

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and the Wellington substation of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office gave annual reports on their departments’ status at the Wellington Village Council meeting Tuesday.

The PBSO District 8 commander, Capt. Rolando Silva, said there was a small increase in crimes against persons, with robberies going from nine to 17 in fiscal year 2016.

“Most of those cases involved juveniles on juveniles” Silva said.

“Out of those cases, we made nine or 10 arrests, so we cleared out a majority of those cases with arrests.”

He said there was one homicide in Wellington, which is still under investigation, but it did not originate in the village or involve a village resident.

“Unfortunately, the victim was dropped off along Flying Cow Road, and we get credited with that homicide,” Silva said.

Shootings were up from two to three, all of which were non-fatal, he added.

The total crimes against persons was up slightly, from 461 in 2015 to 471 in 2016.

Crimes against property went down from 1,724 in 2015 to 1,422 in 2016.

“Residential [property crimes] are down slightly, and vehicle burglaries are down significantly, from 335 to 253 cases,” he said.

The office enacted Operation Vigilance in 2015 in response to an increase in vehicle burglaries, which he said appeared to have been effective.

“We’ll continue to address situations and increases in crime with action plans like that,” Silva said.

Traffic crashes and hit-and-

runs were up slightly, with many happening during the equestrian season from December to March, he said.

“They correlate with the season and the seasonal traffic,” he said.

The department recently enacted Operation Bump, named after a polo term, to reduce the number of crashes.

“We implemented some strategies, including using our message board sign to put out in different areas, reminding people to put those phones down, not to text and drive,” Silva said. “We see that being one of the main factors out of the crashes we are experiencing.

We put decoy cars out at specific locations to slow drivers down and remind them that we are out there, and we also use unmarked cars to do traffic enforcement to go along with those decoy cars.”

The PBSO also has two additional commercial enforcement

deputies that Silva said are doing a fantastic job.

“Our aim is to reduce our traffic crash rate. The crash rate is the number of crashes per 100 residents,” he said. “We want to get that number down to 2.2. That’s a pretty lofty goal. Right now we’re hovering around three, and during Operation Bump we were able to reduce it, vis-à-vis 2015, down to 2.92, or 148 less incidents than the year before. That’s an 11.6 percent reduction so far.”

Traffic citations, warnings and traffic stops were down from 2015.

“One thing I tell the guys is we want to emphasize quality, not quantity,” Silva said. “We use traffic enforcement to do a couple of things. We want to bring people in compliance and reduce traffic crashes, but it’s also a segue into crime fighting, so we pull people over, and sometimes they’re involved in some pretty

serious things, and that leads into more things. So, if we are pulling people over who are involved in some type of violation, we don’t necessarily need to write them a citation. If they have a good attitude, and it’s just a minor offense, we can probably educate them and bring them along with just a warning.”

PBCFR Battalion Chief Michael Arena said emergency responses numbered 4,858 for fiscal year 2016 in Wellington, and 72 percent were medical calls, followed by vehicle accidents, which he said are among the department’s most serious calls because they frequently involve injuries.

Arena said the department constantly trains in extraction techniques to remove victims from vehicles that are damaged.

“The total amount of calls has been going up in small amounts, with a pretty large jump for fiscal

year 2016,” he said, from 4,646 the year before. “Most of that is attributed to population density and all the construction going on, with more vehicles on the road.”

Response times also went up by 7 seconds from 6:33 in 2015 to 6:40 in 2016, which he said was still a good response time.

“We’re constantly working on improving that,” he said. “That’s probably one of our biggest priorities.”

Structure fires do not happen very often in Wellington, but the department responds with enough staff and equipment to effectively mitigate them.

“We’re fortunate that we have a large system, so we’re always able to get the help we need when one of these calls exist,” he said.

Arena also introduced District Chief Bill Rowley, who will be replacing him upon his retirement in June.

The Story Of Jake, His Bike And Indian Trail’s Own Santa Claus

By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report It’s not every day that you come across Santa Claus on a Bobcat, sweeping the streets of The Acreage, but for Jake Buck, that is exactly what he experienced one afternoon with his grandmother, Annie San Martin, when they had been spending time together in front of her home.

Jake, a 6-year-old kindergartner at Acreage Pines Elementary School, had been riding his bicycle with the training wheels off for just a couple of days. His bus stops near his grandmother’s home after school, and they wait for the mail together.

Jake was riding in the street near the driveway when he stopped in front of an Indian Trail Improvement District employee, who was doing his daily rounds cleaning residential streets in The Acreage.

“He just dead stopped; he was so sure he saw Santa in the street sweeper,” San Martin recalled.

“He just screamed, ‘There is Santa.’”

Jake had now decided he was in the presence of St. Nick.

“Here comes Santa with his street sweeper,” San Martin said.

“And it looks like Santa to me, and I waved at him and he pulled over.”

This wasn’t the first time that Tim Benton has been mistaken

for the man who flies through the sky with his pack of reindeer once a year.

Benton has publicly played Santa Claus for children and families at events in The Acreage. So, he wasn’t new to the role.

“We said hi to him, and he just totally went along with the whole thing,” San Martin said of their interaction with Benton.

San Martin said all she had to do was wink at Benton when she said hi to him as Santa Claus, and he immediately greeted Jake as jolly Santa Claus from the North Pole. Before Jake and San Martin said goodbye to Santa, they both had a picture with him next to the sweeper.

For most people, you would probably assume that Santa would only have time to meet with a particular child once in a lifetime, but this was not the last time that Jake and Benton would meet.

San Martin was so impressed and appreciative of Benton’s actions that she went to Facebook to let everyone know how Tim Benton from ITID had made the day for her grandson, Jake.

This also brought a great amount of joy to the department people who Benton works with at ITID. They, too, had a great enthusiasm for Benton’s actions.

“They were really happy that

Tim took a few minutes out of his day to just talk to this little guy,” San Martin said.

But soon after Jake met Santa, he learned that sometimes there are individuals who will take what doesn’t belong to them when his beloved bike was stolen.

So, who better to make Jake’s frown turn upside down than Santa Claus? It was the original story about Benton and Jake that got ITID employees together to decide they needed to do something to make up for the loss of Jake’s bike.

“Jake’s bus is always late, and that day, the bus and Santa met almost at the same time,” San Martin said. “So, as Jake was getting home from school, Santa was back with a new green bicycle for Jake.”

ITID set up a whole welcome home party for Jake before he arrived last Thursday, and when Jake got off the school bus, Santa was there to greet him.

“He was really in shock when he saw this bicycle in the back of Santa’s Bobcat,” San Martin recalled. “I mean, he couldn’t even speak. He was just mouth open and staring.”

San Martin was nothing but grateful for the gesture that Benton had given Jake when they first met, and she was further overjoyed by the actions that the entire depart-

ment took to bring Jake a new bike.

“The whole thing was so much fun, and ITID was so incredible about everything. We couldn’t believe the staff had chipped in

over there like they did,” San Martin said.

Jake, the boy who personally received a bike from Santa Claus and ITID, seems to have been

humbled by the turn of events since meeting Santa.

“We met him down where my bus stop is; I was surprised,” he said.

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Feds Must Help County Mitigate Expense Of President’s Visits

If it’s the weekend, there’s a good chance we’ll be having another visit to the Palm Beaches

by President Donald Trump. This means another weekend of Secret Service, staffers and the news media all packed in front of his Mar-a-Lago estate. Another weekend of closed-off roads, hurt businesses and perhaps a protest or two, often met by counter-protests.

When Mr. Trump was a private citizen — essentially, before last November — his visits to Mar-a-Lago drew little notice, and certainly didn’t have the far-reaching impact on the region. Four months later, it’s quite a different story. Palm Beach County officials are worried about the amount of law enforcement overtime being racked up every time the president visits, and some Palm Beach County business owners are worried that the regular visits could irreparably harm their operations.

For many residents, two months into the Trump presidency has meant business headaches and travel restrictions — both on the road and in the air. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies assist with security and traffic management when the president comes to town, which includes rerouting traffic along A1A from Southern Blvd. to South County Road.

Because Mr. Trump’s frequent visits are affecting both area business owners and local taxpayers, the county has requested reimbursement from the federal government. Sheriff Ric Bradshaw estimates that the president’s visits cost $60,000 a day in deputy overtime, and there are broader estimates that each weekend visit costs area taxpayers millions of dollars… and there appears to be no end in sight.

It’s not just the Mar-a-Lago area which is being impacted. In fact, the most devastating

Colorfest 5K A Huge Success

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is delighted to celebrate the success of the Colorfest 2017 5K! This event exceeded expectations and drew more than 400 runners and spectators.

Our two top runners taking home the Overall Male and Overall Female trophies were Darren Grant and Melissa Varvarigos.

Medals were presented to gold, silver and bronze winners in each age division.

The chamber wishes to thank our sponsors, without which we could not host such a spectacular event. Thank you to chairwoman Lisa Banionis, title sponsor Premier Family Health, finish line sponsors Florida Interventional Pain Management and Palm Beach Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, water bottle sponsor Pike & Lustig, energize and recover sponsor My Community Pharmacy, stage sponsor the Village of

impact is on the Palm Beach County Park Airport in Lantana, better known as the Lantana Airport. While Palm Beach International Airport shuts down temporarily when Air Force One is arriving or departing, the Lantana Airport must shut down entirely for the full length of Mr. Trump’s visit. Federal Aviation Administration restrictions ban all flights in and out of the airport. This puts a serious hurt on all businesses that are airport-related, from companies towing advertising banners targeting beachgoers in Palm Beach County and skydiver operations to flight schools and sightseeing flights. It’s unknown how many millions in lost business revenue will be the result of the president’s trips to his Palm Beach home.

Now, granted, there are some positives with Mr. Trump visiting on a regular basis. Tourism officials have reported hotel occupancy in central Palm Beach County has seen a slight uptick compared to last year during a recent presidential visit. And with every trip, a slew of security personnel, federal staff members and pool reporters covering the administration follow suit, staying in area hotels and dining out. Economic development officials are thrilled about the free publicity provided by reporters’ live waterfront shots. However, this is little comfort to the small business owners who may never recover, nor the county taxpayers as a whole.

If the president is going to indeed continue such frequent visits, then it is incumbent upon the federal government to provide some sort of financial assistance to the county for its role in protecting Mr. Trump. Furthermore, there must be some way to afford the necessary protections required by the president’s visits without fully shutting down a local airport for days at a time.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Wellington and pre-event kickoff venue sponsor Hurricane Grill & Wings Wellington.

Our exceptional vendors were Bankers Life & Casualty, Bolay, Family Vision Center, Florida Interventional Pain Management and Palm Beach Anti-Aging, Formaster, Gastro Health, Hard Exercise Works, Ideal Family Practice, Jersey Mikes Subs, Lularoe, MaxHealth Chiropractic, Orange Theory Fitness, Pike & Lustig, Premier Family Health, Premier Family Health Photo Booth, Pure Barre Wellington, Shullman Orthodontics, Stuart’s Realty, Subzero Cryotherapy, the Art Cellar, the Joint Chiropractic, the Wellness Experience, Title Boxing, Voila Kitchen, Wellington High School Project Graduation and World Global Network.

Thank you to our exceptional student volunteers from Wellington High School, Palm Beach Central High School, the King’s Academy and Wellington Landings Middle School, as well as

our Palm Beach County-based day-of-event volunteers.

A very special thank you to Lisa Banionis for her leadership, energy and dedication, the Wellington Chamber Health & Wellness Committee, Vice Mayor John McGovern, Dr. Vincent Apicella and Dr. Mariaclara Bago for kicking off the event; Aliyah Pike for her spectacular rendition of the national anthem and event music; Hard Exercise Works for our event warmup; Sharon Lasko and Jack Rosen for leading the race; as well as our exceptional community leaders and day-of-event volunteers: Stuart Hack, Dr. Howard Shullman, Dr. Lori Mazza, Ken and Lara Germann, Micah Peters, Johnny Meier, Debbie Crompton, Lisa Banionis, Karen Epstein and Marsha Israel.

The chamber salutes all our runners, exhibitors and sponsors and for making their contribution to Wellington’s unique lifestyle, its economy and this spectacular event! We also thank all of the

attendees for being part of this event and for being a part of our community. We look forward to seeing you all next year!

Michela Green, Executive Director Wellington Chamber of Commerce

GOP Plan Protects The Rich

Insurance companies originated to make money by providing coverage to all citizens who were not rich. However, the GOP’s Obamacare replacement plan offers better access but falsely, because you still can get your own insurance directly. Insurance companies control the premiums, not Obamacare, and so people use the exchanges to get a better deal.

Currently, all states can have any insurance company they want on their exchanges. However, GOP states refused to allow insurance

companies in or the insurance companies themselves refuse to sell in certain states. This is politics, not Obamacare!

The GOP can fix this and mandate all insurance businesses to provide service to all Americans.

Obamacare was always intended to be the initial groundwork to build on and improve coverage for all. By repealing Obamacare, the insurance companies will again re-engage in unrestricted price gouging and denial of vital medical treatment. Everyone but the rich would be devastated again.

However, most rich people don’t need or buy insurance, and always get the very best treatment ever, hands down! So why did the GOP medical insurance plan give the rich huge tax breaks? Can we expect the rich to get tax breaks in every GOP bill? Don’t be so gullible. Just look at how well states with Obamacare are doing providing decent medical care to our fellow Americans compared to GOP states that refused patient protection and affordability to their taxpayers. Facts matter!

Jude Smallwood The Acreage

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NEWS

Pinto Seeks To Keep RPB Residents Informed With ‘Mayor’s Vector’

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto recently introduced the “Mayor’s Vector” in an effort to better communicate with village residents.

Launched in December, Pinto has followed a pattern of sending out a new edition twice a month, prior to council meetings.

The Mayor’s Vector is a free communications tool from Pinto’s office as the mayor of Royal Palm Beach. It provides a means to better engage with the community.

“It’s a subject that we, as a council, have been talking about for at least a year,” Pinto said. “I had been thinking about doing something like this for several months, and it became apparent to me about three months ago that

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continued from page 1 fully understand the implications of the $6 million road bond that passed on Tuesday.

“I want to talk to Bill and see what his feelings are and what he wants to do, and give him what my thoughts are on it,” DeMarois said. “I’ll try to sell my points to the council and see what we can do with them and if we can work together. I’d like to at least do something with the water district,

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continued from page 1 much more camaraderie where everybody joined and went to the club after, and had a beer together,” he said. “We want to celebrate that kind of competitiveness, competition, friendship and community.”

Fellers said there would probably be fewer than 51 events, but he appreciated staff giving them the flexibility of scheduling.

we needed to get it done.”

Recently, he explained, the village was tackling an issue involving recreational vehicles and boats in residential areas. Many residents came to the meeting to provide input.

“The thing that really concerned me was that many of them were angry because they thought that we didn’t do anything to notify them,” Pinto said.

However, there are rules that municipalities have to follow regarding notification, which includes placing items on the municipality’s web site. That, he explained, is what Royal Palm Beach had been doing — following the rules.

“But it was clear to me that we live in a society today where how information is distributed is very

different than in past years,” he said. “Although we may be meeting the legal requirements, I didn’t feel that we were meeting the ‘go the extra mile’ requirement.”

To “go the extra mile,” Pinto decided that it would be important to utilize push notification technology, similar to texts, to share village information with residents.

“That’s what the purpose of the Mayor’s Vector is. We release it the same day when we publish the new agenda for the upcoming council meeting,” he said. “It’s an electronic document.”

“Vector,” he explained, is defined as having a point A to point B direction.

“From a leadership standpoint, it means you have a definite direction… and a sense of purpose

about where it’s going and how it’s going to get there,” Pinto said.

“That describes our village. We are as successful as we are in the village because we have a sense of direction, we have a sense of purpose, and we know where we’re going. My whole goal is to make sure we stay on the right track.”

Within the twice-monthly communication, Pinto shares a recount of the previous council meeting, as well as a look forward to what is on the horizon. This allows residents to research new items, and see the agenda for an upcoming meeting.

“The concept is to notify the citizens about this information,” he said.

The Mayor’s Vector provides hyperlinked documents to allow residents to learn more about top-

ics that interest them. Upcoming events are also included.

The Mayor’s Vector is e-mailed out, notification texts are available, and now the village has an official Twitter account, in addition to the village’s Facebook account, Pinto said.

“It’s an official communication.

It isn’t something that you happen to see posted on Facebook. This is an official notification for the people from the office of the mayor of Royal Palm Beach,” Pinto said.

The Mayor’s Vector is ever-evolving, improving as Pinto receives feedback, working to make it an increasingly useful tool for residents.

Pinto encouraged residents to sign up for the Mayor’s Vector by visiting www.royalpalmbeach. com.

get some answers and see if we can’t work together and save some money.”

DeMarois said he wants the town to keep its road contractor, Bergeron Land Development, but more as a backup to the LGWCD, which has historically maintained the roads.

“I think the water district can save us some money,” he said, pointing out that the council will now have three former LGWCD supervisors: Ron Jarriel, Dave Browning and himself.

“Dave Browning already called me this morning and said, ‘Congratulations,’” DeMarois said.

“He has worked with me before, I’ve worked with him, we understand each other, and we have no problems. When we were on the district together, everything went smoothly, and I think everything’s going to go pretty good now.”

DeMarois added that Goltzené was a gentleman during the election process.

“I appreciated that,” he said.

“We talked to each other and I said, ‘Congratulations if you win,’ and he said the same thing back.”

DeMarois said he got a great deal of feedback from his mailouts, and he listened to respondents’ comments.

“On the Okeechobee [Blvd.] speed issue, I had about 35 percent against the 30 miles an hour, and I had about 25 percent for it,” he said. “I’ll see what the rest of the board thinks about it, but I’d like to put it back up to at least 40 mph if I can. I don’t know what they’ll do, but my goal is to change it to where everybody’s kind of uniform.”

However, he added that he understands the council’s logic in lowering the speed limit to reduce cut-through traffic, especially with the advent of new developments west of town.

DeMarois said that he is optimistic about improving

relations between the town and the LGWCD. “Most of the supervisors were very happy that I won, and they look forward to having a better relationship,” he said. “I had a couple of them helping me on my campaign.”

DeMarois wants to focus on getting everyone to work together.

“I want to do the best I can for the citizens, for the people who voted for me, and I want to try to keep the people on Goltzené’s side happy, too,” he said. “I want us to work together and make Loxahatchee Groves a productive place where everybody gets along.”

He added that trailers had been rerouted to enter and leave the parking area away from the homeowners’ property rather than use an easement that runs along the canal behind the homes.

The letter from the HOA had indicated concern that the intensity of use would increase more at the property, which includes a clubhouse and restaurant.

Councilman Michael Drahos asked Fellers what his future plans are.

“The vision is for it to be a clubhouse/restaurant to support the activities there and the

community,” Fellers said. “The restaurant business is a tough business, and the idea with the events is that it is something that provides entertainment and activity to bring people in to use the restaurant facility.”

Fellers, who read the letter of objection that evening along with council members, said he was surprised because he had been in contact with the HOA, which had no objections previously.

“We invited all the Polo West Estates residents to the clubhouse last Friday just to meet them and answer any questions,” he said.

“There’s a lot of misinformation, and we have scheduled another meeting this Friday to sit down and share some of the vision points that we shared with you folks a year or so ago.”

Fellers added that the last meeting had been attended by about 30 people, who were all supportive except for one person.

Gerwig asked about complaints of loud music and hours of operation, and Basehart said those would be strictly enforced.

The letter also raised concerns about a future rezoning for the facility, but Gerwig pointed out

that the application before them was only for a special use permit.

During public comment, several people spoke in favor of the programming, but some Polo West Estates residents whose homes are behind the horse trailer parking area spoke against it.

Angela Lacy of Sunderland Avenue, who is secretary of the Polo West Estates HOA, said she had attended the meetings set up

by Fellers.

“I think the problem lies, I’m going to speak for myself, in the continually changing direction that they want to take Polo West,”

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Lacy said. “I’ve heard from them directly that this is just the first phase of the horse barns, the equine homes and those kinds of things. For us, it’s kind of a slippery slope. We’re afraid of what’s to come. We’ve seen Winding Trails. We’ve seen all these kinds of things going on on defunct golf courses.”

After additional discussion, Gerwig said she would vote for the application because it is only a temporary permit. Councilman John McGovern made a motion to approve the application, which carried 5-0.

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ALA MUSIC FEST AND CHILI COOKOFF OFFERS DELICIOUS COMMUNITY FUN

The Acreage Landowners’ Association held its annual Music Fest and Chili Cook off on Saturday, March 11 at Acreage Community Park. Connect Church from Royal Palm Beach sponsored the children’s activities. Guests were able to enjoy live music from local bands, local vendors, a car show and food trucks, and attendees were able to sample chili during the event up until the awards ceremony for best chili. For more info., visit www.acreagelandowners.com.

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Connect Church’s Pastor Duval Madrigal, Avon Lord, Lorie Bishop, Denise Lord, Neslon Castillo, Pastor Jimmy Maltese, Pastor Josh Sharp and Spencer Pearce with Iyla, Falynn and Lucia Castillo (front).

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Phil and Debi Stillwell sample the chili.

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Gaynel Drury and John Henderson enjoy the day.

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Connor Ward enjoys a chili sample at the festival.

Melanie Tooley and Tara Gallagher prepared chili.

Jane Beck with her dogs Tasha and Boo.

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Co-chairs Caroline Moran and Paige Bellissimo organized “ReTail Therapy” to benefit Danny & Ron’s Rescue on Sunday, March 12 at the Global Dressage Pavilion in Wellington. New and gently used women’s designer clothes, accessories and shoes were available for purchase. Proceeds will be used for emergency dog medical care, sterilization and adoption expenses. For more information, visit www. dannyronsrescue.org.

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DANCE MARATHON AT WHS RAISES MORE THAN $80,000 FOR MIRACLE KIDS

Wellington High School held its Dance Marathon event, benefiting Children’s Miracle Network hospitals, with UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital being the local hospital, on Friday, March 10. Students danced the night away along with special “Miracle Children” guests, who took part in the fun and games, including Zumba, human fooseball, basketball, video games and more. Students raised $82,444.17, which includes $3,450 raised by the Wellington Landings Middle School SGA. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

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Diego Vallecillo, Tiffany Portu, Erica Tornabene, Lizzy Odom, Jake Anders, Lea Schwartz, Aimee Kaufman, Devyn Burnes, Angel Turpin and Lauren Bordeaux.

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“Miracle Children” Nathan Ferrell and Zander Wyant join students, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Melissa Varvarigos, Mayor Anne Gerwig and Principal Mario Crocetti.

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Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington held a Dr. Seuss-themed Purim celebration Sunday, March 12 at the original Wellington mall. Children told the story of the Purim holiday, Dr. Seuss style, and then played games, did crafts and had a great time before having lunch. For more info., visit www.templebnaijacob.com.

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Royal Palm Beach Hosts A Senior Needs Assessment Forum

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report About 100 people attended a Senior Needs Assessment Forum conducted by the Village of Royal Palm Beach on Wednesday to gain more comments on a report being prepared for the Royal Palm Beach Village Council.

PMG Associates consultant Linda Gonot said the forum was to gather information from residents on what they believe are gaps in services to seniors.

The firm was contracted by the council to prepare a study assessing what services are available, or not, through federal, state, county and local governments for senior citizens in Royal Palm Beach.

The consultant and the council have already met with several senior care providers, including the county’s Division of Senior Services.

“What do you feel is missing or needs to be improved to ensure resources that you may need, or what your husband, spouse or significant other may need, and these are the things that we want

to hear from you so that the village can look at them and plan for the future,” Gonot said. “This is very important to the village because it wants to make sure that you’re getting good services.”

The consultants passed out questionnaires to all those attending that included a list of services to rank as important to them, invited written comments and speaking at the microphone, as well as encouraging seniors to discuss their ideas with others at their table.

“We want to know if there are people falling through the cracks and not getting services that need to be delivered to them,” she said.

Phyllis Katz, who sits on the village’s Recreation Advisory Board, said senior transportation is one of the most important issues for the village, as well as communication and information about programs that are available to seniors, and providing access to them.

Another resident said she thought a licensed nurse should be at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, which provides several

senior services. She added that a “senior checker,” to make calls to seniors living independently, should be made available.

One resident said that the Cultural Center’s senior services have people participating from as far away as Fort Lauderdale, and asked whether the services under study will be for Royal Palm Beach residents, and consultant Phil Gonot said that they would, but one result of the study would provide a directory of all services available to seniors anywhere in the general area.

“Would the village provide a food pantry? Maybe, maybe not, but there are food pantries out there,” he said. “What we’re trying to do is get that information so that if someone may ever need that service, we can find out where they can get it. You may or may not know, but Meals on Wheels is not going to come after you, so that’s one of the things that we found out in the study that we’ve done so far.”

One participant said the village should offer senior healthcare

services, and Gonot said a “SeniorFest” sponsored by the village might provide some of her needs.

“Health service providers from all over the county come, and they offer a number of different screenings and other types of advice,” he said. “They can help you with the information that they have about how to access services.”

He said they learned that some common services, such as blood pressure tests, are performed at local fire stations.

“Is that convenient? That’s one of the points we’re trying to get to,” Gonot said. “A lot of people don’t know about it.”

One person said the system to apply for senior services is too cumbersome, and Gonot said he understood that, and they were working on that.

Senior Citizen Advisory Ad Hoc Committee Chair Iris Levin noted that the village has a guide to senior services available at www. royalpalmbeach.com, by calling the Cultural Center or by watching the village’s Channel 18.

One participant pointed out

that the 211 hotline is available 24 hours to take any kind of calls.

Linda Gonot said that as part of the study they had reviewed senior services offered in other municipalities and would include

that information in the final report to the council.

An additional forum for seniors will be held Thursday, March 23 at 6 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center.

Consultant Phil Gonot interacts with seniors attending Wednesday’s forum.

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GREAT FUTURES POLO BENEFITS NEIL S. HIRSCH FAMILY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

The Great Futures Celebrity Polo Match and Great Futures Brunch at Polo benefiting the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club in Wellington took place Sunday, March 12 at the Grand Champions Polo Club and the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The events featured honorary event chairs, Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras and John Walsh. Team Equuleus, with players Joe DiMenna, Martin Pepa, Grant Ganzi and Mariano Gonzalez won the matches, defeating the Grand Champions team of Annabelle Gundlach, John Walsh, Brandon Phillips and Nic Roldan, and the Valentine Farm team of Olexa Celine, Will Jacobs, Riley Ganzi, Nacho Figueras and Alejandro Novillo Astrada.

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Darren Marotta, Paige Bellissimo, Martin Pepa, Grant Ganzi and Nic Roldan.

Kenda Peterson and John Walsh.

Lizz and Mickey Smith.

Club Director Kenda Peterson, polo player Nacho Figueras and Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County CEO Jaene Miranda.

Boys & Girls Club kids gather around polo player Nic Roldan.

Wellington Vice Mayor John and Michelle McGovern with Liz and Ron Herman.

Andrew Valdes with B&G Club Director Kenda Peterson.

Nine-month-old Rafa Laprida with polo player Magoo Laprida.

Ray Mooney, Pattie Miele and Nelson Tamargo.

Nacho Figueras, Neil Hirsch and Nic Roldan.

Dorothy Bradshaw with a jersey signed by Nacho Figueras.

Todd Barron leads the live auction.

Vice Mayor John McGovern, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, Boys & Girls Club benefactor Neil Hirsch and State Attorney Dave Aronberg.

NEWS BRIEFS Garage Sale To Benefit Amber’s Animal Outreach

A yard sale to benefit Amber’s Animal Outreach will take place Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at 17774 Hamlin Blvd. in The Acreage. There will be clothing for men, women and children, household items, furniture, bookshelves, stuffed animals, toys, holiday decorations and more. For more info., visit www.aaodog.org/ events.

LGLA Meeting Set For March 23

The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will meet Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church at 13689 Okeechobee Blvd.

The program will be an introduction to Palm Beach State College’s Loxahatchee Groves Campus. Attendees will have a chance to hear from Provost Dr. Maria Vallejo, as well as Dr. Roy Vargas, the dean of academic affairs.

All residents are welcomed to attend and share time with their

neighbors. The public is welcome, but only LGLA members can make motions or vote on motions.

For more info., contact Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114 or marge@ herzog.ms.

Miss Wellington Pageant To Be Held March 26

Join Animal Palace Pet Spa & Grooming (9176 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 26 for a glamorous day of Pageantry & Pups at the Miss Wellington Pageant.

Miss Wellington Pageant winners in each category will receive a crown and a sash, as well as an opportunity to compete at the state pageant in November in Orlando.

Win the local title and enjoy a special year of parades, grand openings special appearances and more.

Legacy U.S. Pageants & Miss Global United States will present the event, which will feature pups from Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary strutting their stuff with the Miss Wellington contestants during their casual wear walk down the runway, giving each of the rescue pups an opportunity to

find and win the hearts of their forever families.

A raffle will be held offering prizes, which will benefit Barky Pines. Miss Wellington Pageant organizers are offering free admission to spectators for the outdoor event. Independent vendors will be offering their product lines as well.

For more information, or to apply for the Miss Wellington Pageant, which has age categories from four years old and up, call Joyce at (561) 574-8239.

KCF Plans Special Events

The Kids Cancer Foundation has two local events planned for April.

The first is Uncle Gary’s Rock & Rib Fest on Saturday, April 1 from 3 to 9.p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater. Admission is free, and all proceeds benefit the Kids Cancer Foundation. There will be music, food and family fun, including live music all day from Juna & Joey, 56 Ace and True Rumours, “The Definitive Fleetwood Mac Show.” There will be a barbeque, a kids fun zone, raffles, vendors and more, as well as a live broadcast from 103.1 WIRK’s

Street Team. For raffle donations, volunteering or vendor information, call Gary Rowan at (561) 929-1523 or e-mail cgrp19@ yahoo.com.

Coming up on Thursday, April 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. is the foundation’s Hero Mixer at the Kids Cancer Center in Royal Palm Beach.

The event will honor the Kids Cancer Foundation ambassadors and welcome new ambassadors.

There will be a special hero award presentation at the event, which will also feature Kids Cancer Foundation patients. For more info., call (561) 333-8116 or visit www.kidscancersf.org.

March 19 St. Jude’s Benefit At Portuguese Club

On Sunday, March 19, many people of Portuguese heritage in South Florida will come together to volunteer and participate in an annual fundraiser to benefit St. Jude’s Children Hospital at the Portuguese-American Cultural Society Club in Loxahatchee Groves.

Members and guests will enjoy traditional food, music and folk dances. The fundraiser, now in its fourth year, began with effort

and dedication from Maria “Bea Sá” Viana, friends and several club members. Their hard work has raised tens of thousands of dollars for the hospital. Volunteers Gabriela Ferreira and Andrew Fontes Fernandez have organized a committee to use this event as a platform to give area high school students to have the ability to volunteer in exchange for community service hours.

“As part of our local community, we believe it’s a way to say ‘thank you’ to the hardworking staff at St. Jude’s for their amazing work, and to also aid the hospital’s ongoing mission of helping all children affected with cancer and other life-threatening diseases,” Sandra Ferreira said. “Furthermore, we believe that this event creates an opportunity for community members of all ages to work together while sharing our rich culture.”

The Portuguese American Cultural Society Club is located at 13265 Okeechobee Blvd. For more info., call (561) 793-2199.

Safety Programs At B&G Club

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County Fire-Rescue and the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club are hosting two free information sessions on Tuesday, March 21 at 9 a.m. and Wednesday, March 22 at 9 a.m. at the Wellington Boys & Girls Club (1080 Wellington Trace, Wellington).

Children of all ages are welcome for the fire prevention information session on Tuesday, March 21 and the water safety drowning prevention information session Wednesday, March 22. For more info., contact Jonathan Salas at jsalas@wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 791-4764.

Tickets On Sale For Flavors 2017

Tickets are now available for the Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s Flavors Wellington Food + Wine Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Friday, April 7 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There will be food and wine exhibitors, live music and dancing with 1980s tribute band Stereotomy, equestrian show jumping, boutique shopping, celebrity judges and more. For more info., call (561) 792-6525 or e-mail info@ wellingtonchamber.com.

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Valiente, Orchard Hill Open USPA Gold Cup With Narrow Wins

The 2017 USPA Gold Cup opened last Sunday with a double-header at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Both games resulted in last-gasp victories.

In the first matchup, Valiente defeated Coca-Cola 11-10. In the 3 p.m. featured match on Engel & Völkers field, Orchard Hill won 8-7 in the final second of the game, defeating Audi.

Team Audi made its 2017 season debut with a lineup featuring returning players Marc Ganzi, Rodrigo Andrade and Gonzalito Pieres, an effective combo that reached last year’s U.S. Open Polo Championship semifinals, and adding 6-goaler Tomas Pieres.

It was clear from the start that Audi was game-ready. The team opened the day with two quick goals by Gonzalito Pieres and An-

drade, taking a 2-0 lead. Orchard Hill missed both shot attempts, a common storyline for the team, which struggled to convert shots at goal the entire game.

Nonetheless, Orchard Hill was packing heat: 10-goaler Facundo Pieres, one of the elite penalty shooters in the sport. The key for Audi was to avoid putting him on the penalty line, but they couldn’t pull it off in the second chukker.

Three attempts by Facundo Pieres resulted in two goals, with Polito Pieres adding a goal from the field to tie the game at 3-3.

Orchard Hill relied on a twoman strategy with the Pieres cousins. One drove forward and the other provided support in the trailing position. While it was effective in generating scoring chances, with Orchard Hill shooting at goal 17 times, it was uncharacteristic of them to only

shoot 24 percent from the field for the game.

Audi struggled to take advantage in the back-and-forth game.

They only converted two of eight shots and missed both penalty attempts in the third, fourth and fifth chukkers, preventing Audi from breaking away in a game that eventually came down to the last few plays.

With Orchard Hill trailing by two goals, Facundo Pieres put down the hammer, scoring two goals from the field. After a late Orchard Hill foul gave Audi a penalty in their defending half with less than a minute remaining, Jota Chavanne forced a steal, leading to a Pieres breakaway.

Sprinting to goal on a full-field run, Pieres put the ball through the posts in the final second of play. His sixth goal of the day gave Orchard Hill an 8-7 victory.

To top off the day, Facundo Pieres was named MVP, and his mount Jazzita was named Best Playing Pony.

Earlier in the day Coca-Cola tried mightily, but in the end to no avail, to bounce back against a Valiente team that had beaten them soundly in the opening round of the C.V. Whitney Cup. The USPA Gold Cup tournament continues Sunday, March 19. Orchard Hill faces Valiente at noon, and Coca-Cola plays Audi in the 3 p.m. featured match on Engel & Völkers field. All games in the 2017 USPA Gold Cup are being live streamed by the USPA Polo Network at www.uspolo.org.

The polo season runs through April 23 with a wide array of social options available each Sunday afternoon. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub. com.

Orchard Hill’s Facundo Pieres keeps control of the ball.

PHOTO BY DAVID LOMINSKA

Karen Polle Soars To Victory In Douglas Elliman Grand Prix CSI 5* Karen Polle and With Wings made it two-for-two during week nine of the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival with a victory in last Saturday night’s $380,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by the Bainbridge Companies, after also topping last Thursday’s $130,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup, the Grand Prix qualifier.

U.S. Olympian Margie Engle riding Royce and Spanish Olympian Sergio Alvarez Moya aboard Charmeur placed second and third.

Alan Wade’s course got the best with only four out of 39 entries

Karen Polle rides With Wings to victory at WEF. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT

clearing the first round without fault. In the jump-off, Polle and her 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding were the only pair to complete a second clear track, racing through the timers in 42.42 seconds.

Engle and Gladewinds Partners’ Royce had one rail in the double combination and finished in 43.36 seconds. Moya and Charmeur dropped one rail at the final fence in the jump-off with a time of 43.81 seconds. Quentin Judge placed fourth, riding Double H Farm’s HH Conrad to 12 faults over the short course in 45.22 seconds.

“The week could not have gone any better. I won both my classes, and my horse jumped unbelievably all week, every jump,” Polle said. “He really helped me out, and he felt great tonight, so I am really, really happy.”

Last Saturday was Polle’s first time jumping clear, and her first time jumping off in a Saturday Night Lights Grand Prix at WEF. She had the great confidence of a longtime partnership riding With Wings.

“When I first got him, I did not know so much. I was still a junior, but I knew he was special,” Polle said of their seven-year partnership. “I really believed in him, and I did not ever feel like there was a jump that was too big for us, or a course that was too difficult

for us. I am just really glad that we were able to win, because I have always felt like he is a real winner.”

During their years together, Polle and With Wings have had the guidance of some of the biggest names in show jumping, such as Scott Brash, Mario Deslauriers, Ian Millar and Paul Schockemöhle. On Saturday night, Polle was competing under the tutelage of Olympic champion Rodrigo Pessoa of Brazil.

“I have been really lucky to work with quite a few top professionals,” Polle said. “All of them have really helped me and Wings get to where we are now. I used little things that I have learned from all of them tonight to do the course, and to do the jump-off.”

Engle was aboard her talented mount Royce for a second-place finish. She was happy with her horse’s efforts.

“He has felt great all circuit,” Engle said of the 13-year-old Oldenburg stallion. “Karen just was the one to beat this week.

She was on fire. I was very happy with Royce. He has been riding very well. He jumped well on Thursday and then again tonight.

I just jumped in a little big into the [jump-off] double. I just needed to nip inside.”

Moya was riding a less experienced mount for the night’s competition with his 10-year-

old Dutch Warmblood gelding Charmeur.

“I am very happy the way he jumped today. It is his first big Grand Prix,” Moya said. “He is pretty sensitive, and I was doubting actually until last night if I was going to ride him in the Grand Prix or not, but he is normally very brave. I was very happy when I saw there were only four in the jump-off. I knew they were fast, but I had to be a little careful at the number three. In the first round, my horse did a little bit of a funny jump, and I did not want to scare him in the jump-off.”

Representing Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Don Langdon remarked on the evening’s competition and praised the riders on a great night of sport.

“First of all, congratulations to the top three — Margie, Sergio and Karen,” Langdon said. “It is great for me, who does not ride, to participate for the last 30 years and to see the growth of what has happened in this community. Mark [Bellissimo] has built this brand far greater than any sights that we had ever imagined. Douglas Elliman is the fourth largest real estate company in the country. We are a private company, which is great. This plays right into our brand. We like to patronize the people who also patronize our company, and obviously, the equestrians have been

an amazing role in our success in the Wellington area.”

Equestrian Sport Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo was also happy with the evening’s competition.

“There were people years ago who said that we would never fill the seats when we built them, and I think the reality is that we are coming consistently every Saturday with pretty much a full house,” Bellissimo said. “I think it is a testament to the athletes here.

People here are developing a following. I think the sport is really taking hold in this community, and hopefully, that is something that can be replicated in other markets.”

As the grand prix winner, Polle was presented the Herman “Kappy” Kaplan Perpetual Memorial Trophy. She was also given the Leading Lady Rider Award for week nine, presented by Martha Jolicoeur of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

Also competing in the International Arena on Saturday, Giavanna Rinaldi and Haylie Rolfe’s Caretina III won the $10,000 SJHOF Junior Jumper Classic, presented by Sleepy P Ranch.

The $15,000 SJHOF High Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, presented by Engel & Völkers, saw a win for Lacey Gilbertson and Seabrook LLC’s Baloppi.

Kamille Marcussen and Bull

Run’s Pistol Pete were also victorious in the $1,500 Martha Jolicoeur, Douglas Elliman Low Amateur-Owner Jumper speed class.

Junior, amateur and professional hunter riders guided their horses around the grass derby field at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center’s Equestrian Village on Saturday morning in the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. The class was awarded in two sections, a junior/amateur section and an open section, and consisted of first and second rounds, where the top 12 competitors returned for a handy trip.

Kat Fuqua of Atlanta won her second big class of the weekend.

After winning the $5,000 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby on Friday, she bested a field of 20 juniors and amateurs aboard High Noon 3E. The pair earned scores of 83 in the first round and 84 in the second round for a combined total of 167.

Kira Telford of Chicago claimed the second-place ribbon. Telford rode Calistoga Gold to matching scores of 82 in both rounds, for an overall total of 164.

The 12-week WEF circuit runs through April 2, featuring competition for hunters, jumpers and equitation, with more than $9 million in prize money up for grabs. For more information, visit www.pbiec.com.

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NEWS

WELLINGTON IDOL COMPETITION CROWNS 2017 WINNER CHELSEA HELLMAN

The sixth annual Wellington Idol contest finale was held Friday, March 10 at the Wellington Amphitheater. Finalists sang for a chance to win the $500 grand prize or one of the $250 prizes for the runners-up. The grand prize winner was Chelsea Hellman, while the runners-up were Juna DeFeo (Division 1 winner), along with Cassie Ortiz and Emily Shecter (Division 2 winners).

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Master of Ceremonies Mike Soper with the Division 1 finalists.

Master of Ceremonies Mike Soper with Division 2 winners Cassie Ortiz and Emily Shecter.

Vice Mayor John McGovern with Division 1 winner Juna DeFeo.

Grand prize winner Chelsea Hellman with Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig.

Master of Ceremonies Mike Soper with the Division 2 finalists.

Cassie Ortiz sang her way to one of the runner-up spots.

Juna DeFeo’s performance won her the Division 1 title.

Emily Shecter was one of two runners-up in Division 2.

Top winner Chelsea Hellman during her performance.

The four winners celebrate with the judges and VIPs.

WELLINGTON GARDEN CLUB HOSTS PLANTS GALORE EVENT AT AMPHITHEATER

The Wellington Garden Club held is Plants Galore & More plant sale on Sunday, March 12 at the Wellington Amphitheater. Nature’s Bouquet owner Debbie Kaplan and Duffy’s Tree & Landscape arborist Howard Green held demonstrations, horticulture items were raffled off and Home Depot sponsored a craft workshop for kids. Growums Kids Club was also present at the event, along with many garden club members and various vendors. For more info., visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org.

PHOTOS BY JACK LOWENSTEIN/TOWN-CRIER

Garden Club members Beth Stewart, Linda DeSanti, Joan Kaplan, Stormi Bivin, Jan Seagrave and Twig Morris.

Debbie Kaplan speaks to plant sale guests.

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Wellington Garden Cub member Carol Krenkel.

Arielle Nevers joins Allison and Tyler Clarke to make birdhouses.

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WE ARE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS “In this beautiful world, we all belong to one race – THE HUMAN RACE!”

“Each year for the past ten years, we have gathered together during outdoor picnics and indoor dinners to remind each other that it doesn’t matter whether we are all tall or short, rich or poor, black or white or brown or yellow, we all belong to the same race – THE HUMAN RACE, under One God”, is how Jess Santamaria (founder of My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Foundation) started his talk to over 200 clients and staff of The Lord’s Place during the picnic held at the Royal Palm Beach Commons Park held last Saturday, March 11th.

More Than 200 Enjoy The Lord’s Place Picnic Organized My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Foundation.

For seven years, “My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper” board members have held Christmas Holiday dinners for The Lord’s Place clients and staff at the Original Wellington Mall’s center court, with lots of food, festive music and Santa Claus who gave lots of presents to all the children.

The past three years, Diana Stanley, CEO of The Lord’s Place, suggested a different venue – the Royal Palm Beach Commons Park, so that families and children could enjoy outdoor activities, including games and dancing to lively music by DJ Tony, the Tiger.

The Board of Directors and many volunteers, including some members of “Young Singers of The Palm Beaches”, help make this picnic a very happy and enjoyable event for everyone. Lots of delicious picnic food was provided by Hilary’s Restaurant.

The Mission Statement of My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper is “The strong and the fortunate have a social obligation to protect and assist the weak and less fortunate amongst us until they are able to help themselves.”

Diana Stanely & Jess Santamaria.

My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Board.

MBSK Board ready to serve picnic food.

The long chow line.

Happy to serve you.

Just resting.

Acrobatic dancing.

Let’s all dance.

More dancing.

More dancing.

More dancing.

Diana and Brothers.

A few of “Young Singers of Palm Beaches”.

Cold drinks before food arrives.

Kids love the picnic food.

Cold drinks go with picnic food.

Time to eat.

Daughter and Dad helped together.

Love the food.

May we have more.

Enjoying picnic food.

Keep the food coming!

All the kids also got a bag of goodies.

Enjoy the hot dogs, beans and fries.

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WE ARE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS “In this beautiful world, we all belong to one race – THE HUMAN RACE!”

“Each year for the past ten years, we have gathered together during outdoor picnics and indoor dinners to remind each other that it doesn’t matter whether we are all tall or short, rich or poor, black or white or brown or yellow, we all belong to the same race – THE HUMAN RACE, under One God”, is how Jess Santamaria (founder of My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Foundation) started his talk to over 200 clients and staff of The Lord’s Place during the picnic held at the Royal Palm Beach Commons Park held last Saturday, March 11th.

More Than 200 Enjoy The Lord’s Place Picnic Organized My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Foundation.

For seven years, “My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper” board members have held Christmas Holiday dinners for The Lord’s Place clients and staff at the Original Wellington Mall’s center court, with lots of food, festive music and Santa Claus who gave lots of presents to all the children.

The past three years, Diana Stanley, CEO of The Lord’s Place, suggested a different venue – the Royal Palm Beach Commons Park, so that families and children could enjoy outdoor activities, including games and dancing to lively music by DJ Tony, the Tiger.

The Board of Directors and many volunteers, including some members of “Young Singers of The Palm Beaches”, help make this picnic a very happy and enjoyable event for everyone. Lots of delicious picnic food was provided by Hilary’s Restaurant.

The Mission Statement of My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper is “The strong and the fortunate have a social obligation to protect and assist the weak and less fortunate amongst us until they are able to help themselves.”

Diana Stanely & Jess Santamaria.

My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Board.

MBSK Board ready to serve picnic food.

The long chow line.

Happy to serve you.

Just resting.

Acrobatic dancing.

Let’s all dance.

More dancing.

More dancing.

More dancing.

Diana and Brothers.

A few of “Young Singers of Palm Beaches”.

Cold drinks before food arrives.

Kids love the picnic food.

Cold drinks go with picnic food.

Time to eat.

Daughter and Dad helped together.

Love the food.

May we have more.

Enjoying picnic food.

Keep the food coming!

All the kids also got a bag of goodies.

Enjoy the hot dogs, beans and fries.

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Laura Kraut’s Olympic Mount Cedric Retires With Ceremony Held At WEF

Olympian Laura Kraut and Margaret Duprey of Cherry Knoll Farm have announced the retirement of Cedric, Kraut’s Olympic partner. The 19-year-old Holsteiner gelding is owned by Cherry Knoll Farm.

Kraut and Cedric were one of the most dynamic and successful show jumping combinations in American history. Cedric made his FEI debut in 2006 as an 8-year-old, and they were key members of the United States show jumping team that claimed the gold medal in 2008 at the summer Olympics in Beijing.

“Cedric has been the horse of a lifetime for me,” Kraut said.

“He has been incredible, and I’ve learned not to give up and to persevere. It took a long time as he was a little bit slower to develop than your normal Grand Prix horse. He has been amazing, and I think I’ll never have another horse like him.”

The pair made numerous Nations Cup appearances around the world, including Rotterdam, La Baule, Rome, St. Gallen, Aachen,

Wellington, Dublin and Barcelona.

Kraut and Cedric have also been successful players on the Global Champions Tour and to this date are the only horse and rider combination to win back-to-back Global Champions Tour events, winning in Chantilly, France, and then just two weeks later at Valkenswaard in the Netherlands.

Cedric amassed well over $2 million in prize money, and in major competitions of $100,000 or more produced 81 clear and 45 double-clear rounds.

U.S. chef d’équipe George H. Morris coached Kraut and Cedric to a team gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. “I wanted to go with [Cedric] because he was a careful and competitive horse,” Morris said. “I never underestimate a little horse, and the rider — nobody rides better than Laura.

Prior to Cherry Knoll Farm stepping in as owner in 2012, Cedric was owned by Happy Hill Farm and Peter Wetherill, one of Duprey’s childhood friends. In addition to owning Cedric, Duprey, a Grand Prix dressage rider and

Cedric, Johanna Burtsoff, Laura Kraut, owner Margaret Duprey and Robert Duprey.

PHOTO BY ANNAN HEPNER

philanthropist, also owns Grand Prix show jumper Constable and Rio Paralympic mount Schroeter’s Romani ridden by Rebecca Hart.

“I thought owning Cedric would be a great opportunity to become involved in the jumping world with one of the best,” Duprey said

about her decision to purchase the grey gelding in 2012. “To be able to carry on Peter’s love of this horse and his love of Laura, makes it very special.”

Cedric was recognized in a retirement ceremony at the Winter Equestrian Festival on March 3.

TKA’s Mane Event Dinner & Auction Raises More Than $285,000 To Support School’s Annual Fund

The King’s Academy’s annual Mane Event Dinner & Auction “A Night in the City” raised more than $285,000 for the school’s 2016-17 Annual Fund.

Following a large silent auction and dinner held at the Kravis Center, comedian Ted Cunning-

ham warmed up the crowd with family-focused humor before the live auction. The trips at the live auction included packages to see the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Mets, island get-a-ways to the Bahamas, and travel packages around the world.

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TKA’s Call to the Heart Scholarship raised more than $55,000.

Auction chairs Ellen Hobbs, Diane Hanlon and Holly Boswell, along with Silent Auction Chair Apryl Scalici, led a committee of more than 75 volunteers.

Presenting sponsors included

the Insurance Office of America, Regal Paint Centers, and Chuck and Diane Hanlon. Platinum sponsors were Braman Honda of Palm Beach, Premier Family Health-Dr. Vincent Apicella and Dr. MariaClara Bago, Tide Dry Cleaners and Wells Fargo Bank.

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Local Author Publishes New Gothic Novel

Cynthia Morrison, a jousting champion and trainer who is certified in equestrian management, is also a Gothic author who lives in West Palm Beach. She features a “Bloodhorse” in her latest book titled In the Briar, published by Horrified Press of London, England.

The book tells the story of an immortal woman physician and her journey in reaching happiness with a mortal husband named Chad. The two meet in the medical profession when he experiences a riding accident that lands him in the briar.

After they marry, Chad manages their equestrian training facility alongside a hired trainer named Conor from Ireland. This allows Chad to stay near his second love, Val, who happens to be a Thoroughbred mare that is a descendant of the famous racehorse, Bird Catcher.

Dr. Nautica Crosse defines the true meaning of devoted love with-

in her world of desperation and her crusade against the grim reaper, an entity she would only submit to while clenching his heart. Is she any different from the evil forces that she contends with? Learn more in author Cynthia Morrison’s In The Briar.

BANK OF AMERICA SUPPORTS ATHLETE

Bank of America recently participated in a send-off celebration at the Palm Beach County Special Olympics Summer Games for Allan Lohr, a West Palm Beach native who is heading to the Austria Special Olympics World Winter Games beginning on March 14.

Lohr is the only athlete from Palm Beach County competing in the Winter Games and will participate in the figure skating event.

Shown above are Allan Lohr with Stephanie Glavin, Bank of America Palm Beach County market manager, and Nikki Morley, Bank of America Palm Beach County project manager.

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OSCEOLA CREEK SUPPORTS THE RELAY FOR LIFE

Osceola Creek Middle School spent last week getting into the Relay for Life spirit leading up to the Relay for Life event held at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 11. Team Osceola started the gears by painting the school purple. On Thursday, March 9, the students dressed in Hawaiian clothes, and on Friday, March 10, the school community dressed for its “port of call” theme at the relay: Port New Orleans, home of the Marti Gras.

Max Toledo, teacher Lisa Anderson, Ella Rodila, Kala Nores and Julian Bonilla.

TKA Sixth-Graders Take First At Odyssey Of The Mind Event

The King’s Academy Odyssey of the Mind team won the regional tournament held recently at Suncoast High School.

Odyssey of the Mind is the world’s largest creative problem-solving competition for children.

The team, comprised of sixth-graders Julian Bonilla, Kala Nores, Ella Rodila and Max Toledo, took first place in Division II for “Ready, Set, Balsa, Build!”

The win qualified them for the state competition, which will take place at the University of Central Florida on Saturday, April 8. More than 225 teams will compete.

“It is a privilege to coach such a creative, hardworking and talented team, and I commend the parents for supporting their child’s efforts and participating on Saturday at the regional tournament,” said team coach and TKA elementary teacher Lisa Anderson.

EGES RECOGNIZES ITS HIGH IMPACT TEACHERS

Elbridge Gale Elementary School recently had multiple teachers recognized as high impact teachers. The teachers, dubbed the “Super 7 High Impact” Teachers, were recognized by the Florida Department of Education. Shown above are Jennifer Tobin, Jamey Ferguson, Jamie Rick, Stacie Wallace, Jessica Picciano, Toni Koy and Laura Corzo.

Students promote Relay for Life standing in front of the school.

SRHS Students Take Part In Autism Walk

Seminole Ridge High School information technology academy students, joined by teachers DeOntre McCray and Susan Edwards, represented SRHS at the West Palm Beach Autism Speaks walk March 5. Their “Autism Awareness” logo shirts, designed by academy student Anthony Charla, are available for purchase.

For more info., contact deontre. mcray@palmbeachschools.org or susan.edwards@palmbeachschoos.org. SRHS will donate 100 percent of the T-shirt proceeds to Autism Speaks.

Track & Field: Third Annual Ridge Invitational — Twenty-three schools graced the SRHS campus for the third annual Ridge Invitational competition March

3, in what coach and teacher Brian Pollock called “our most exciting home event.” The boys track and field team finished a close second to Glades Central, 86–82. Boys team, first place: 110-meter hurdles, Kailen Romer; and 300-meter hurdles, Aaron Pringle. Boys team, second place: 300-meter hurdles, Kailen Romer; and 1,600-meter run, Kody Phelps.

Girls team, third place: 1,600-meter run and 3,200-meter run, Britney Rodriguez.

Students of the Week — The Students of the Week program recognizes Seminole Ridge students, nominated by staff, for their academic excellence, behavior and assistance with keeping the campus positive.

Students and teachers from SRHS at the West Palm Beach Autism Speaks walk on March 5.

Congratulations to the Students Bass (grade 10), Zachary Domof the Week for March 6-10: browski (grade 11) and Hailey Shawn Penick (grade 9), Ahria Coleman (grade 12).

ENGINEERING STUDENTS TOUR LOCKHEED MARTIN

On Feb. 21, the Palm Beach Central High School Engineering Academy seniors (shown above) took a tour of the Lockheed Martin facility at the company’s Northpoint location. Students were introduced to both the national and local company, then toured the plant floor where unmanned submersible vehicles are designed, built and tested.

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Oxbridge Academy Jazz Ensemble Claims Top Rating At Boston Festival

The Oxbridge Academy Jazz Ensemble took home highest honors, receiving a top rating, at the 49th annual Berklee School of Music High School Jazz Festival in Boston, beating out more than 185 ensembles that traveled from across the United States and Puerto Rico to compete.

The Oxbridge Jazz Ensemble won its category and classification, and also received the highest score of any ensemble in the entire competition. The ensemble earned a score of 296 points out of a possible 300 points.

The Oxbridge Jazz Ensemble includes bassist Ari Wells of Boynton Beach, keyboardist Philip Taylor of West Palm Beach, percussionist Andre Sudol of Jupiter, keyboardist Noah Wells of Boynton Beach and percussionist J.C. Hannon of West Palm Beach.

Ernie Mills, director of instrumental music at Oxbridge, directs the

Oxbridge Jazz Ensemble.

Wells was also recognized as one of the top musicians in the entire competition, earning the Superior Musicianship award, which is only awarded to one student per division. Additionally, Phillip Taylor was recently selected as a member of the Jazz Band of America.

“These young men have worked hard to learn the language of jazz.

It has been a pleasure working with them, and I could not be more pleased with how well they performed at the Berklee Festival,” Mills said. “It is students like these that make Oxbridge a wonderful place to teach.”

Information about the festival can be found at http://festival. berkleejazz.org, including results of the competition and recordings of each group. Videos of winning ensembles will be posted soon.

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Students in Shari Krebs’s fourth-grade class have been applying math and science concepts using hands-on activities. In math, the students created their own pizzas using a variety of art supplies. (Right) The pizza slices are helping them understand fractions.

Students are evaluating their toppings in terms of fractions, writing equivalent fractions and designing their own word problems to describe their pizzas.

(Below) In science, the students have been discussing how land changes with weathering. They tried to remove chocolate chips from cookies to see how their cookie “land” was affected.

These hands-on activities help the students understand the concepts more concretely.

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New Horizons Elementary School recently celebrated Read Across America Day with special activities throughout campus. The cafeteria served green eggs and ham for breakfast, and there was a special Dr. Seuss tribute on the morning news. Teachers throughout the school conducted fun activities and experiments to promote reading all throughout the day. Shown above, second-grade teacher Barbara Garcia reads One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish to kindergarten students in the library.

Congratulations to Christina Cordell and Devraj Gothana, eighthgrade geometry students at Polo Park Middle School, for being among the January winners for Math Nation. They earned the prize for having the most Karma Points on the Geometry Wall.

They won this by helping other students in Florida solve geometry problems. Shown above are Cordell (left) and Gothana (right) with geometry teacher Lisa Bubello (center).

The Seminole Ridge High School Hawk Battalion successfully completed its recently JROTC Program for Accreditation Inspection. The battalion was graded on color guard, drill, cadet portfolios, instructor portfolios and two project briefings. The battalion worked on both projects, a continuous improvement project and a service learning project, over the last year.

The continuous improvement project focused on building the battalion into a brigade, thus giv-

ing more cadets the opportunity for leadership positions. The service learning project focused on teaching middle school students to take personal control of their physical fitness and increase it over a given period of time.

The Hawk Battalion showed the highest possible standard of excellence. The final score was 98.35 out of a possible 100 points, the best in the district thus far.

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Parking Duty Often Requires Expertise In Anger Management

So here’s the deal: I was running an event where parking was going to be an issue. Knowing this in advance helped, because I had time to get signs printed that read: “No parking on this side of the street. Park on the next block.” There was plenty of room on the next block, but that meant, you know, that people would have to walk. FitBits aside, I knew walking was still going to be an issue. So I went over to the police station and told them what was going on, so they had a heads-up.

On the day of the event, sure enough, someone parks where he is restricting access to one of the neighbor’s driveways.

He was on the correct side of the street, but he just could have lined his car up better.

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The Sonic BOOMER We didn’t realize this until the neighbor came out screaming — I mean screaming.

My staff and I frantically canvass the event, desperately searching for the owner of the car to be moved. We find him. He’s 80, hard of hearing and evidently not a very good driver. One of my guys, Gary,

accompanies him out to his car, anticipating trouble. I follow, a few yards behind.

I come up just as the neighbor is ready to crush the 80-year-old. He is visibly shaking. Gary is talking to them both in what he hopes is a soothing manner, and eventually the neighbor puts down his fist, which had been hovering dangerously over the old man’s head.

The man moves his car; the neighbor goes inside; big sigh of relief from me.

“Wow, Gary,” I said. “That was close.”

“Well, the little old man started it,” Gary replied.

“What?”

“Yeah. He went out to move his car, but first he just had to go up to the neighbor

and say, ‘You wanna make somethin’ of it? What ya gonna do?!’”

Cripes. Some people will risk their lives over anything.

Round Two: I see a guy with a pommel horse in the bed of his pickup pull into the same spot. Do you remember what a pommel horse is? Gymnasts, like those in the Olympics, leap up onto this leather “horse” and use its handles to spin themselves around in death-defying feats of strength and skill. He has one of these in his truck, and he looks like he knows how to use it.

He strolls over, and I head him off at the pass, explaining the events of the morning and suggesting nicely that he move his truck.

“I’m only staying a minute,” he said.

“But you might want to move it anyway,” I replied. “The neighbor is kind of a loose cannon, and I wouldn’t want anything to happen to it.”

He thinks for a moment, then said, “Look, I’ve had a very bad week. I’m going to move it — for his sake.”

Crisis averted times two.

Later in the day, the neighbor came over to apologize. “My wife says there are a number of ways I could have handled that better,” he mumbled. “The louder I get, the more right the other guy gets.”

Sounds like a phrase he learned in an anger management class. But least he’s trying. I’m not sure about the 80-year-old.

New ‘Kong’ Movie Presents A Mindless Way To Spend Two Hours Kong: Skull Island is a big-budget B movie, filled with huge special effects and held down by a bad script. Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts clearly wanted a great Kong vs. a “Worse Monster” flick and somehow seemed to forget the part about having the humans do something, anything, that might really be interesting.

If you want a mindless couple of hours of monsters battling, with humans more or less being in the way, this one’s for you.

Scientist Bill Randa (John Goodman) wants to fully explore Skull Island, mostly hidden by weird weather. After all, it’s 1973 and the United States is winding down its disaster of a war in Vietnam and has a lot of soldiers available. Why not send a few to check out the strange island?

So they send a group of soldiers under James Conrad (Tom Hiddleston), a dedicated survivalist, and Preston Packard (Samuel L. Jackson), a semi-crazed colonel, to investigate. And, of course, because

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They arrive at the island in helicopters that are quickly batted down by Kong (the special-effects work on the giant ape is exceptional). Perhaps in a nod to Vietnam, instead of backing off, the helicopters keep trying and get batted down so the whole group is now on the island.

There they meet Hank Marlow (John C. Reilly), who has been around since he got shot down there during World War II

and is more than a bit of a weirdo. Soon after, they discover why the native villagers worship the great ape. As it turns out, there is some sort of a gate that goes to a place that holds dinosaur-like animals.

After that, the movie becomes Kong vs. the dinos, with the people essentially commenting.

The movie’s creators overwork the Vietnam metaphor. King Kong, Viet Kong.

One of the characters is named Conrad and another Marlow (shades of Heart of Darkness, which was gone over brilliantly in Apocalypse Now). And that leads to most of the human characters becoming caricatures. Conrad is a ditherer; Packard, a battle-happy wacko. There is supposed to be some sort of a romance between Weaver and Conrad, but it barely registers.

This is not a people movie.

Of course, this cheats the actors. All of them have demonstrated great acting chops, and here there is almost nothing.

Goodman does a good job at the start of the film just in his working the gears of government to get the team sent. Hiddleston works hard in a thankless role. He is supposed to be the sensitive one.

Jackson gets to be a wise guy. Larson gets a chance to mouth off anti-war lines that will increase her popularity in Hollywood. Reilly does his usual wacky best.

But characterization is not the real point.

This is (probably) the fourth version of the film. The first, most famous one, is more than 80 years old. The second one, in 1976, is best remembered for being the start of Jessica Lange’s career because it was so bad. Peter Jackson’s version in 2006 was great. And all of them had their best scenes when Kong got to the big city and we could contrast the differences.

This film never got him off the island because it was far too busy doing its Vietnam metaphor. Many actors died in blazing battles; a lot of crazy comments

were made; and almost all of that was waiting for the real Kong fighting to begin. The soldiers were quick to fire at almost everything, another chance to zap the soldiery. The humans wound up in two groups: those sympathetic to Kong and those just wanting to kill him. The humans fought with each other enough to disrupt the plot.

Because of all of that, the human-Kong interaction was pushed back a bit and not at the film’s center, which greatly weakened it. Frankly, if it had been just Kong vs. the humans, I might have supported the big guy.

This is, as noted at the top, a blockbuster B movie. None of the actors involved will be proud of it; they did it for the paycheck.

But it provides a nice couple of hours of mindless entertainment. If you like this kind of movie, it is reasonably decent, although it does not come close to the Peter Jackson remake.

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WHS Student To Be Featured At Symphonic Band Concerts

The Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches will present its 35th annual scholarship concert, “Our Stars Keep Shining,” on Saturday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth and Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens.

Proceeds from the concerts benefit the band’s Rudolph von Unruh Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Featured at the concerts will be the remarkable young Mark Ligonde, Florida’s #1 student jazz bassist, as well as premiers of the beautifully lyrical Yagisawa “Trumpet Concerto,” Vittorio Monti’s gypsy theme “Csárdás” for Marimba and Jezek’s “Bugatti Step” for clarinet quartet.

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Blossom’s Birthday

continued from page 1 bonds,” Soler said. “It’s very loose.

There are two girls over here and two girls over there, and although they are a herd, they are also very independent, and they hang out usually mother-daughter or sisters, hanging out in pairs.”

For Blossom’s big day, she was brought a wrapped present, filled with treats and feed that the animals enjoy. Her mother, Bloom, and her two older sisters, Anna and Lainey, were there to celebrate along with the entire herd.

“We try to be creative with the enrichments we give to the animals, and they don’t only get them on their birthdays,” Berthiaume said. “They get enrichments yearround, but we use birthdays as a time to make special packages.”

Soler, Berthiaume and Events Coordinator Joanna Montante visited Blossom with the gifts, and immediately the herd gravitated toward the presents, sharing in Blossom’s birthday snacks.

The animals came up to the staff members to say “hello,” as Soler gave out feed to Blossom and the other rhinos.

Blossom and all the rhinos at Lion Country Safari are part of the Species Survival Plan (SSP), “which is kind of a cross between ancestry.com and match.com,” Soler explained. “It’s a way for us and other zoos and facilities like us to collaborate on genetic diversity and breeding.”

Through the program, facilities like Lion Country Safari will send rhinos to other areas in order to breed and continue to help the

Ligonde is a native of West Palm Beach who attended St. Clare Catholic School for elementary school and continued to the Bak School of the Arts for middle school. Now he is a senior at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts.

Ligonde started his music training in kindergarten and has studied piano, electric and double bass, and trombone. Ligonde has played in various venues across Palm Beach County, including the Palm Beach Dramaworks production of 1776 last summer.

In a collection of jazz/pop features, Ligonde teams up with Dan Zale on his bluesy Hammond B3 organ to play standards and accompany the full band in arrangements of “Basie Straight Ahead,”

endangered species grow. At Lion Country Safari, there are currently three males, but two of them have reached retirement age or are nearing it when it comes to breeding.

“Recently we acquired another rhino as part of the SSP program, and he’s due to be our new breeder bull,” Soler said. “He was introduced to the females a couple of weeks ago, and he’s doing pretty well so far.”

Blossom was born by way of the SSP, and her father is still traveling and helping the herd grow.

“She is the daughter of Bloom and Timmy, and Timmy recently sired another calf at a zoo in San Diego,” Soler said. “We send rhinos where they need to go to breed the species.”

Blossom is still young and has not fully matured. When she reaches a certain age, the SSP coordinator for her species will let her handler know if she can go mate at another facility accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.

“We would love to have her here, but if it’s going to better for the species as a whole to ship her out, then we will,” Soler said.

“With the SSP as an organization, they tell us who needs to go where.”

Blossom will start to hit maturity at about 4-and-a-half years old and most likely be ready to breed at age 5.

“That’s when we will see whether or not she is going to be breeding here or at another facility,” Soler said. “Until then, she’s going to be here with her mom, learning from the herd how to be a rhino.”

Learn more about Lion Country Safari at www.lioncountrysafari. com.

Bill Chase’s 1970s hit “Get It On,” and Weather Report’s jazz-fusion classic “Birdland.” Hardly a genre is left untouched in this concert’s rousing display of talent.

And for yet another Florida premier, classical saxophone artist Kyle Mechment will present Bernabe Sanchis’ “Segaria.” Additional musical highlights include Franz Strauss’ “Nocturno” for French horn and “A Portrait of Charlie Chaplin.”

Mechmet is a recent graduate from the University of Iowa, where he completed a master’s degree in saxophone performance and pedagogy under Dr. Kenneth Tse. As a soloist, he made his debut with the FAU Symphony Orchestra performing Henri To-

RPB Vote

Valuntas, Rodusky Win Races

continued from page 1 who aren’t in this room,” Valuntas said. “I appreciate everyone’s trust, and it is so humbling to see the faith and the belief everyone has in me, because they know me and they know I am a dedicated, honest public servant. I look forward to serving the residents of Royal Palm Beach again, bringing my skills to the table with a new mix of council people from just a year ago.”

Valuntas handed the microphone to Rodusky.

“I am very excited for Richard and myself. Richard is absolutely, 100 percent correct in saying that this win isn’t about me, it’s not about Richard, it’s about all of you in the Village of Royal Palm Beach,” she said. “We are going to do things that you all have wanted for a very long time, and we have wanted for a very long time.”

Rodusky said her time on the council has been quite an experience.

“I want to say that being appointed last year was exciting and new territory, and when I first took the seat, I thought, ‘Oh my goodness, what’s this year going to bring? Am I going to run?’” she recalled.

Rodusky read from an article about New Year’s resolutions for elected officials, which she found inspiring. The article explained that elected officials have been entrusted to shape the community, create a better future, focus on facts, listen to others, govern rather than manage, provide solutions, be trustworthy and trust others, treat others with dignity and respect, and be a role model.

“I hope, in my two years as a new council person in the Village of Royal Palm Beach, to uphold every single one of these tenets,” she said.

The evening marked a shift on

masi’s “Concerto for Saxophone” in February 2012. He has also performed numerous times in FAU’s University Theater as a soloist, as well as various K-12 schools across Palm Beach County.

Also being featured is Wellington High School senior Connor Yeackley, a percussionist. A member of the band under the direction of Mary Oser, he has been involved in numerous performing ensembles, including the Wellington High School jazz band, wind ensemble and percussion ensemble.

Yeackley has performed with the Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches for the past two years.

He served as drum captain for the Mighty Wolverine Sound, leading the council, which was acknowledged by Pinto.

“This is truly a beginning. We have a lot of work ahead of us, especially to fight to maintain the quality of life that we have established in this village, and we need to fight hard to maintain that because of the growth around us,” Pinto said. “We can’t directly control it, but we can come up with ways to mitigate the impact on our quality of life as we continue the fight.”

Pinto attributed the success of Royal Palm Beach to good governance and keeping the interests of the citizens at the forefront.

“One of the reasons why this village has been successful over the years is being able to separate politics from governance; making decisions for good governance is making decisions based on what’s truly in the best interest for citizens and not personal, political agendas,” Pinto said. “To the extent that we can keep politics out of our decision-making process, we will continue to be successful.”

Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara offered his congratulations to Valuntas and Rodusky.

“We’ve done something extraordinary here in Royal Palm Beach. We have changed the landscape, and we have people who do not come with their personal agenda. They come with the agenda of doing what is truly best for this community. I am so excited about being a part of this.”

Swift met with supporters at the Village Golf Club after the polls closed. He thanked them for their help and said he was proud of his service.

“I’ve served for 29 years. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished with my fellow council members over the years,” Swift said. “Another person has won; it’s time for the village to move on. I have other things that I’m interested in doing. I’ll get to see my grandkids some more and do some other things my wife and I haven’t done in quite a while. It’s a good thing for us. Don’t feel sad for us; we’re OK.”

the group to earn a superior rating at the Florida Bandmaster’s Association Marching Performance Assessment.

As a soloist, Yeackley received a superior with distinction rating on his marimba solo sophomore year at the Florida State Solo and Ensemble Competition, and received four superior scores at the district level competition on all four of his performances this February. He is excited to attend Florida State University and study percussion performance next year.

Tickets to each performance are $18 and can be purchased by calling the Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches at (561) 832-3115 or visiting www.symphonicband. org.

Connor Yeackley

Gabby Ayala and Patricia Morales celebrate with CouncilmanElect Richard and C.J. Valuntas at Tree’s Wings & Ribs.

Councilwoman Jan Rodusky celebrates her victory with her daughter Victoria and husband Andrew.

Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara, Councilman-Elect Richard Valuntas, Mayor Fred Pinto and Councilwoman Jan Rodusky.

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(Above) Jennifer Berthiaume, Daniel Soler and Joanna Montante. (Below) The rhinos open presents.

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Renatta Adan-Espinoza campaigns with Mauricio Cuervo.

Firefighter James Gornick and Richard Valuntas work the polls.

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Proposal Calls For Low Taxes

continued from page 1 were to incorporate, it would have its own locally elected council whose members would live in The Acreage.

“We will retain control over our community,” he said, adding that incorporation is a complicated process but when done would entitle the new municipality to millions of dollars in revenue sharing from the state.

“We’re not talking about any increased taxes,” Taylor said, explaining that the feasibility study shows that an incorporated Acreage would receive about $15.5 million directly from the state that currently goes to the county.

“You could actually sustain

yourself as a small town with a limited government, fairly limited services… and it is actually a doable process,” Taylor said.

The proposed charter and other documents are posted on PLAN’s web site at www.preservetheacreagenow.com. The charter includes a mayor and council with term limits, as well as transitioning ITID into a dependent district.

The feasibility study was done by professors at Florida Atlantic University.

“Once everything gets reviewed to the minutest detail, everything you say here, everything you read here, you don’t have to take our word for it because the state is going to look at every single dot, every single comma, and they’re going to say whether it’s viable,” Taylor said.

After vetting by state organizations, the incorporation request will go to elected officials in the Palm Beach County Legislative

Delegation for approval to take to Tallahassee for the legislature’s blessing.

“Then and only then will it go for a vote [by residents],” Taylor said. “When will this happen?

Not until November 2018. That’s 18 months from now. If it passes, you go through the election process in March 2019, when the official government would take effect.”

Taylor said he felt that expedience was important in light of surrounding development taking place now.

Former ITID Supervisor Bill Gotthelf said comments have been made that incorporation would raise taxes. He pointed out that everybody pays the same rate in county taxes, but incorporation would incur no municipal taxes for three years after incorporation.

“If we incorporated, we still would pay the same county taxes,” Gotthelf said.

PLAN evaluated three houses of similar value in The Acreage, Royal Palm Beach and Wellington, and found that Royal Palm Beach at a millage of 1.92 pays $146.45 per house. Wellington with a millage rate of 2.44 pays $186.12. However, solid waste disposal in The Acreage is much higher because the villages negotiate a price for solid waste disposal, but negotiation for unincorporated areas is by the county.

“Because we’re considered a rural area, they take all of the 5-acre subdivisions and they add them in with us, and if you’ve ever talked to one of the garbage carriers, they will tell you that the 5-acre subdivisions are expensive because there’s 1,000 feet sometimes between driveways and the roads are twisty and turny, worse than ours, so they negotiated $352, it’s on your tax bill,” Gotthelf said.

“In Royal Palm Beach, they pay $170 a year for solid waste fees,

David Swift gathers with supporters at the Village Golf Club. and Wellington pays $135, so now all of a sudden we’ve just passed Wellington and Royal Palm Beach in taxes.”

For his sample properties, Gotthelf said that assessments to ITID for a 1.21-acre tract are $645.84 for a total tax bill of $2,546.12, he said. Royal Palm Beach has no special district, so taxes there were $1,864. Wellington has the Acme Improvement District, which charges a flat fee of $230, for a total tax bill of $2,099.40.

“So, you can see that if you live in The Acreage, you pay $447 more than someone who lives in Wellington with the same value house,” he said. “We don’t actually pay less than anybody else.

We would be the fourth-highesttaxed municipality in Palm Beach County.”

Gotthelf said a lot of misinformation was put out during the initial incorporation effort when he was on the ITID board in the

early 2000s that taxes would increase significantly, and when he joined PLAN’s effort, the biggest thing he wanted to bring out was that the proposed charter states that there would be no ad valorem taxes at least for the first three years.

He explained that the county currently receives money from state revenue, gas taxes and surtaxes that are paid by residents of The Acreage that do not necessarily get redistributed in the community. The feasibility study conducted by FAU professors estimated that The Acreage would receive $15.5 million directly from the state.

“We put in the charter that there would be no taxes for the first three years,” he said, pointing out that the proposed charter states that in the first year, the incorporated Acreage tax would be 0.3 mills or about $45 for a house valued at $150,000.

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RELAY FOR LIFE AT THE FAIRGROUNDS RAISES MONEY TO HELP FIGHT CANCER The Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County, themed “Cruisin’ for a Cure,” was held Saturday, March 11 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Groups from Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee Groves and The Acreage participated in the combined Relay for Life event benefiting the American Cancer Society. Close to $115,000 was raised to fund research and patient care programs to fight cancer.

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Royal Palm Beach High School Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) members with advisor Maureen Witkowski.

WPTV Channel 5 news anchor Shannon Cake with Kim Whalen and Mark Goolsby.

Mike Norton, Chris and Todd Wax, and Robert and Donna Hill dressed up for a “Gilligan’s Island” theme.

Wellington Regional Medical Center staff and medical students.

Cancer survivor Lorna Johnson and Your Bosom Buddies II founder Tee Franzoso.

Cancer survivors lead the first walk around the track.

Shea Hood told attendees about her battles with cancer.

Crestwood Middle School’s Relay for Life team.

Wellington Regional Medical Center’s Stacy Morast, Maya Kaczmarska and Alex Brathwaite.

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Winsom Martin, Nova Browne, Alvin Nembhard and Yvonne Wright at the CAFCI booth.

Wellington Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes and Councilwoman Tanya Siskind work the grill.

Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara, Councilwoman Jan Rodusky, Mayor Fred Pinto, Councilwoman Selena Smith and Councilman David Swift.

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CHICKEN PORTOBELLO .................. 18.95 Portobello mushrooms w/ fresh spinach in brown sauce topped w/ mozzarella

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Get back to doing what you do best at the new Bethesda Health Urgent Care. From colds and flu to minor cuts and sports injuries, our experts are ready to care for you. Designed with state-of-the-art treatment rooms and on-site imaging, the Bethesda Health Urgent Care provides care for a comprehensive array of medical conditions with convenient hours to fit your family’s needs.

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Watch the Best Equestrian Athletes in the World Compete This Weekend in Wellington

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APAHA Classical Training Clinic At White Fences

Internationally recognized classical trainer Bettina Drummond and the Association for the Promotion of the Art of Horsemanship in America (APAHA) presented a workshop featuring rides by invited dressage teachers and trainers Feb. 4-5 at White Fences Equestrian Estate. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 23

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Wolverine Lacrosse Girls Earn A 14-2 Victory

On Wednesday, March 8, the Wellington High School girls lacrosse team traveled to John I. Leonard High School and rolled to a 14-2 victory over the Lancers. The win lifted the Wolverines to a 5-4 record on the season, and they remained unbeaten at 3-0 in the district. Page 31

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Provident Jewelry Hosts ‘Mix And Mingle’ At New Store In Wellington

More than 40 guests enjoyed a beautiful evening Thursday, March 2 at Provident Jewelry’s new Wellington showroom. The “Mix & Mingle” event featuring specialty drinks and a selection of the world’s most extraordinary timepieces and luxury jewels. The new location features a master jeweler and a watchmaker, providing clients the highest quality of service and workmanship. Page 25

Sports

Lone Wildcat Run In The Sixth Lifts Team Past Hawks

living at its finest. come see for yourself.

The Royal Palm Beach High School baseball team hosted rival Seminole Ridge High School on March 10, scoring the lone run in the sixth inning to lift the Wildcats past the Hawks 1-0.

The game featured stellar pitching from Royal Palm Beach’s Dylan Lloyd and Seminole Ridge’s Andrew Attaway. Page 31

THIS WEEK’S INDEX TAILS FROM THE TRAILS............................. 23 BUSINESS NEWS....................................24-25 SPORTS & RECREATION.........................31-33 COMMUNITY CALENDAR............................. 34 CLASSIFIEDS......................................... 35-39

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APAHA Hosts Classical Training Clinic At White Fences

The weekend of Feb. 4-5 featured perfect weather: cool with a slight breeze, making it a crime to stay inside. And, for a fortunate few, inside was not where they were. The 70 or so auditors sat in plastic chairs around one of the prettiest covered arenas in Palm Beach County, at Mary Anne McPhail’s White Fences Equestrian Estate in Loxahatchee.

Presented by internationally recognized classical trainer Bettina Drummond and the Association for the Promotion of the Art of Horsemanship in America (APAHA), the workshop featured rides by invited dressage teachers and trainers.

APAHA supports educational programs and provides opportunities for professional riding teachers and trainers to learn on trained horses.

Its goal is to preserve horsemanship as an art form for future generations.

Bettina Drummond, one of the group’s founding members, spent 17 years in training with Master Oliveira, beginning at age 7, earned the coveted spurs awarded to instructors at age 17 and was recognized as a master trainer at age 21. She was influenced and coached by some of Europe’s finest trainers.

Based in Washington, Conn., Drummond travels across the United States and France, conducting a limited number of clinics each year. This workshop, the first in Florida, featured Col. Patrick Teisserenc, the écuyer-en-

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On Saturday, Teisserenc presented his approach to teaching riders from his unique background linking sport horse training with haute école.

Drummond co-instructed riding teachers and trainers on young horses on Sunday, providing them with improved perspectives on training evolution.

Fifteen lucky participants rode in the clinic, and there was ample time for further enlightenment during the lectures, lunch breaks and Q&A sessions. The mood was one of rapt attention and quiet excitement.

Each horse-and-rider combination achieved different goals.

Unlike some instructors, Teisserenc and Drummond taught with quiet authority, calmness and kindness. Teisserenc reminded one pupil: “Take your time, don’t rush. If it’s not right this time, that’s OK, try again. You have the right to make a mistake.”

He was pleased with the workshop. “I think this is a good experience for both riders

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Col. Patrick Teisserenc teaching Lisa Hyslop El-Ramey on Devon. and horses,” he said. “You can see how they who rode Devon. “This experience definitely improve. They asked good questions, which helps me teach others.” showed they understood what we were doCaroline Jordan was there with Errol. ing. Also, this is a wonderful arena, and the “Teisserenc has a soft way about him,” she weather is beautiful. It’s winter back in France said. “Some instructors are rough, demanding right now.” quick changes and immediate responses. He Those taking part enjoyed it as well. wanted less of everything, stressed having “He had some very encouraging words,” relaxation with the horse, and that’s huge. It said Lisa Hyslop El-Ramey, a top U.S. dres- gives the horse the freedom to think and slow sage rider and national level dressage judge, See ROSENBERG, page 33

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Wellington Barn Tour March 25 To Aid Semper Fi Fund

Barn enthusiasts will have the opportunity on Saturday, March 25 to tour five of the largest and most prestigious barns in Wellington during an event to benefit the Semper Fi Fund.

These magnificent barns are being opened for four tours that day, starting at 8, 8:30, 10:30 and 11 a.m. Luxury passenger buses will leave from Suri West at 13410 South Shore Blvd. in Wellington. The

five barns include Double H Farm, Tonkawa Polo Barn, Pony Express Barn, Santa Rita Polo Farm and J5 Valiente Polo Barn.

The architecture of these barns range from Spanish to classic American style to Santa Barbara Mission style to Argentine estancias. Each barn has its own style and feel.

The J5 Valiente Polo Barn is the largest barn in the United States. It is 80,000 square feet and has 130 stalls.

The Santa Rita Polo Farm, which is the home to the Grand Champions Polo Club, features five barns — four 20-stall barns and a 40-stall barn — four of which are for polo.

The Double H Farm is a show jumper and hunter barn. This 20acre farm includes three barns, a grass Grand Prix field complete with an open water, in ground liverpool and table bank, large sand ring with excellent Martin Collins

The Learning Experience Raises $2,060 In Philanthropic Push For Make-A-Wish

The Lake Worth location of the Learning Experience, the nation’s fastest-growing academy of early education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old, recently participated in the academy’s fifth annual nationwide “BeCause Our Hearts Beat” philanthropic initiative, raising $2,060 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

As part of the Learning Experience’s first-of-its-kind propriety philanthropy curriculum, Lisa Leslie, the three-time WNBA MVP and four-time Olympic gold medal winner, was the celebrity auctioneer for the center’s auction of heart-themed art created by the preschoolers to

raise awareness and money for the foundation.

Tying the curriculum, designed to teach the core tenets of selflessness, generosity and giving, with the recent seasonal themes of Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month, all proceeds from the fundraiser were donated to Make-A-Wish to help grant wishes of children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions.

Make-A-Wish staff members, as well as former “wish kid” Marina Diez, attended the Learning Experience event. The Lake worth location is at 8474 W. Lantana Road.

In addition to raising thousands

of dollars for various charities across the country, Learning Experience Corporate has raised $1.5 million for Make-A-Wish to-date, its partner in creating its unique philanthropy curriculum taught at the academy’s 170 operating locations nationwide.

(Right, L-R) Lake Worth Learning Experience Business Manager Tiffany White, former WNBA star Lisa Leslie, Lake Worth Learning Experience Center Director Keira Phillips, and the Learning Experience’s learning and development specialist and former “wish kid” Marina Diez.

footing and nine grass paddocks.

Amenities that are on most equestrians’ wish list for their barn are standard at these barns: multiple tack rooms, Classic Equine stall fronts, feed rooms, veterinarian facilities, treadmills, offices, wide breezeways, hot walkers, fly spray systems, kitchens, offices, gyms, laundry rooms, owners’ lounges, wine cellars, asado barbecue pits, fireplaces, farriers’ sheds, wash

racks, grooms quarters, quarantine barns, polo fields, exercise tracks, stick and ball fields, maintenance buildings, generators and more.

Tickets are $50 per person. Tickets include the bus ride, a gift bag and refreshments. Attendance is limited to 200 people. For tickets, call (760) 668-6093. Tours will go forward rain or shine. The tour is sponsored by HClassic Equine Equipment and J5 Construction.

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Provident Jewelry Hosts ‘Mix And Mingle’ At New Store

More than 40 guests enjoyed a beautiful evening Thursday, March 2 at Provident Jewelry’s new Wellington showroom. The “Mix & Mingle” event featuring specialty drinks and a selection of the world’s most extraordinary timepieces and luxury jewels.

The new location features a master jeweler and a watchmaker, providing clients the highest quality of service and workmanship. Provident Jewelry also has trained GIA graduate gemologists on staff who can accurately evaluate, appraise and purchase any estate jewelry or fine timepieces.

“We have been following the

Wellington market for years and are excited to bring Provident Jewelry to this community,” said Geoff Fear, managing partner of the Wellington location. “The new location is in the heart of Wellington at the corner of Forest Hill and South Shore boulevards.”

With a legacy of prestige for the past two generations and an extensive selection of the finest jewelry, Provident Jewelry has served South Florida as one of the leading jewelers for more than 23 years.

For more information about Provident Jewelry, visit www. providentjewelry.com or call (888) 888-GEMS.

Seth Berman and Tom Bernard.

Betty Moss and Nick Linca.

Sarah Rowen and Geoff Fear.

Maria Kirkland, Alex Suarez and Chris Malvinni.

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Camp 1917 Summer Day Camp is the ultimate day camp filled with action, adventure and fun. Campers make new friends, develop new skills and create memories that will last a lifetime. For nine weeks of the summer, the YMCA of the Palm Beaches offers its traditional day camp experience for campers ages 5 to 12. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a multitude of programs such as swimming, arts & crafts, sports, indoor and outdoor games, field trips and special events. Camp runs from June 5 to Aug. 4, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Before April 28, registration is $49; camp is $140 for Y members and $165 for non-members. After April 28, registration is $80; camp is $165 for Y members and $180 for non-members.

The YMCA of the Palm Beaches is located at 2085 S. Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 968-9622.

CAMP Gymnastics Revolution!

Gymnastics camp at TGR is fun-filled days of gymnastics, games, fitness, movies, crafts, field trips and much more!

Ages 4-13 $50/day $210/week 23,000 square/foot facility

Camp Session Dates: June 5th - August 11th | Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

The Gymnastics Revolution is located at: 6714 White Dr. • West Palm Beach (561) 848-4577

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SUMMER OF FUN ENRICHMENT CAMP Loving & Nurturing Environment Secure Facility State-of-the-Art Playground Weekly Themes & Entertainment

Arts & Crafts Gymnastics & Sports Computer Skills Magic Shows

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THIS SCHOOL IS A GOLD SEAL PROGRAM & NAEYC ACCREDITED LIC. # 50-51-0135423

Casperey Stables Horse Camp is a small, fun-filled day camp for children ages 7 to 14. With four riding opportunities each day, arts & crafts and outdoor games, campers find little time to be bored. The low counselor-child ratio ensures that each child receives individual attention. There are camp sessions for spring and winter school breaks and during the summer. Each two-week session has a theme, such as Indian Days, Circus Days and Medieval Days. Casperey Stables has a weekly swim party and ends each session with a horse show and family barbecue. To learn more about the camp, located at 2330 D Road in Loxahatchee Groves, call (561) 792-4990 or visit www.caspereystables.com.

For nearly 30 years, The Goddard School has been a trusted name among parents and families. Its classrooms are safe, nurturing environments for children, offering age-appropriate opportunities to explore and discover.

The Goddard School’s summer camp curriculum incorporates its F.L.EX. Learning Program (fun, learning experience) and STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) into exciting, one-of-a-kind and fun experiences for your child every day. The camp runs from June 5 to Aug. 10 and features three different themes. It is for children 1 to 7 years old. For more info., visit www.goddardschool.com/wellingtonfl or call (561) 333-2020. The Goddard School located at 2665 State Road 7.

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Gymnastics Camp at TGR is filled with fun days of gymnastics, games, fitness, movies, crafts, field trips and more. Your child will learn a ton from professional, certified and fun gymnastics coaches, who engage children at every turn. Come and enjoy the 23,000-square-foot facility with in-ground pits and 30-foot trampolines. Weekly themes include Mad Science, Olympic Week, Cooking with Chef David and more. The cost varies from $50 to $210. The Gymnastics Revolution is located at 6714 White Drive in West Palm Beach.

For info., call (561) 848-4577 or visit www.thegymnasticsrevolution.com.

The Lake Worth Playhouse will hold a summer camp where campers learn acting, voice, dance and stage movement through daily activities and rehearsals, which culminate in full-scale productions of Hairspray Jr. and Legally Blonde The Musical Jr. Campers will be engaged in studio-style rehearsals for music, dance and production. Campers 12 and older will also participate in behind-the-scenes roles and other theater-related education at the Lake Worth Playhouse, located at 713 Lake Ave. in Lake Worth. For more info., call (561) 586-6410 or visit www.lakeworthplayhouse.org.

Each day at Lion Country Safari’s Safari Day Camp is filled with fun, adventure and hands-on learning. Campers ages 6 to 13 experience wildlife and wild places, become a zoo keeper for a day, swim, play games, make crafts and enjoy behind-the-scenes activities at Lion Country Safari. Camp sessions run Monday through Friday from June 12 to Aug. 11. Tuition includes daily lunch and snack, T-shirt, water bottle and cap. Register online, but hurry; spots fill quickly. Save $65 per week by registering early. For more info., call (561) 793-1084, ext. 2127, or visit www.lioncountrysafari.com.

Know an aspiring scientist? Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Junior Marine Biologist Summer Camp gives children ages 6 to 17 the amazing opportunity to explore Florida’s coastal ecosystems, enjoy hands-on science activities and much more. Campers will also learn about fun ways to protect the oceans. Sessions include Turtle Adventures, Sea Turtle Savers, Conservation Kids (6-10) and Field Experiences (14-17). Camps run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Late pickup at 5 p.m. is available for an additional fee. For more info., visit www.marinelife.org/camp.

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summer day camp Camp 1917 is the ultimate day camp filled with action, adventure and fun! We help our campers make new friends, develop new skills and create memories that will last a life time.

For nine weeks of the summer the Y offers its traditional day camp experience for campers ages 5 -12. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a multitude of programs such as swimming, arts and crafts, sports, indoor and outdoor games, fieldtrips and special events. fees Early Bird - Before April 28, 2017 After April 28, 2017 Registration ....................................... $49 Registration ....................................... $80 Y Members ...................................... $140 Y Members ...................................... $165 Non-Members ................................. $165 Non-Members ................................. $180

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Western Academy Charter School “A” Rated, High Performing Charter School

2 Week sessions start June 5th

• $340 per 2 week session includes: • Breakfast, Lunch & Snack each day

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Movies •Bowling • Museums • Calypso Bay Water Park • Zoo • Skating • Swimming • Computers • Arts & Crafts and More!!

WESTERN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 650 ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVD. SUITE 400 | ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL 33411

Call (561)792-4123 | Fax (561)422-0674 | www.westernacademycharter.com Western Academy does not discriminate in admissions on the basis of race, color, national origin or disability.

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Come to camp at the Palm Beach Zoo for one week or the entire summer.

Each week offers a unique wildlife theme featuring zoo-keeping activities, behind-the-scenes tours, scavenger hunts, enriching conservation education activities and interactive fountain time. Younger themes include Cirque de Zoolé, Dr. Zoo Little, Animal Oddities and more. Older kids will love Zoo Veterinarians, the Great Zoo “Escape Room” Challenge and Engineering for Animals. Enjoy up-close animal encounters, animal exhibit visits, crafts, games and much more. The zoo offers programs for ages 5 to 14. Lunch, before care and after care are available for an additional charge. Register online at www.palmbeachzoo.org/zoo-camp.

Summer is made for adventure at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. The Science Center’s camp is perfect for young scientists ages 4 to 14. Each exciting week of camp offers hands-on exploration on a variety of topics in science, engineering and technology. The days are packed with interactive lessons, laboratories, themed crafts and outdoor activities led by expert science educators. Themes include Lego Robotics, Seaside Science, Space Race, MinecraftEDU and more. The camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with before-care and after-care available. Register for your favorite week(s) at www.sfsciencecenter.org/camp.

For more info., call (561) 370-7723.

Temple Beth Torah’s Leonie Arguetty Preschool is holding a “Summer of Fun” enrichment camp for children 2 to 6 years old. Children will enjoy a variety of fun activities that will make them smile, while promoting learning and social development. Activities include art, gymnastics, computers, sports, nature, cooking, water play and enjoying the preschool’s state-ofthe-art playground. Children are sure to love the weekly entertainment, including High Touch High Tech, storytellers and animal shows. All of this takes place in a loving and nurturing environment. Camp is available for eight weeks, with full-time and part-time participation available. Temple Beth Torah is also now enrolling for 2017-18 preschool classes. For more info., or to register, call Sandy at (561) 793-2649 or e-mail psdirector@ templebethtorah.net.

An Educational and Entertaining Summer Adventure

St. David’s Episcopal School Now enrolling for Summer Camp and the 2017-2018 School Year Ages 21/2 - 3 yrs, 4 yrs (VPK) and Kindergarten

Weekly Sessions for Kids Ages 6-13 Starting in June For more information call 561-793-1084 ext. 2127

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Southern Blvd. 10 miles west of FL Turnpike Tpke. Exit 97 or I-95 to Exit 68 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33470

through 2nd Grade Online registration is now open & filling quickly!

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(561) 793-1272

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St. David’s Episcopal School is conveniently located at Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace in Wellington. It offers an onsite program for the summer for ages 3 to 8 years old. Campers can for a day or for the whole week.

Camp activities include water play, outside play, movie day, bible stories, games and music. The theme this summer is “Under the Sea.” Campers will explore the ocean in all its beauty and ignite their creativity with special crafts and activities. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday for $125 per week or $30 per day. Call (561) 793-1272 for more information, or visit www.stdavidsepiscopalschool.com.

Western Academy Charter School will host Stallion Camp for kindergarten through eighth grade. Kindergarteners must be 5 years old by the first day of camp, which is June 5. Campers from other schools are welcome.

Campers will go on three field trips per week to places like bowling, ice skating, roller skating, Calypso Bay, Joey’s Outback, swimming, the science museum, movies and the zoo, to name a few. Campus days include crafts, video games, themed days and contests, plus more. Sessions are $370 each and run two weeks at a time. Before care is available starting at 7 a.m. The camp fee includes transportation and admission to field trips, breakfast, lunch and snacks each day. Call the school at (561) 792-4123 or the aftercare director at (561) 795-2186 for more info. The school is located at 650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Suite 400.

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Lone Wildcat Run In The Sixth Lifts Team Past Hawks

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach High School baseball team hosted rival Seminole Ridge High School on Friday, March 10, scoring the lone run in the sixth inning to lift the Wildcats past the Hawks 1-0.

The game remained scoreless throughout the opening innings.

Stellar pitching from Royal Palm

Beach’s Dylan Lloyd and Seminole Ridge’s Andrew Attaway made it challenging for batters to connect with the ball.

Both teams, on occasion, found a pitch to send the ball out, but the batters’ exhausting work at the plate was snuffed out by the work put in by the defenses.

Tarik Latchmansingh was the first Wildcat to strike the ball for a

Tarik Latchmansingh sprints across the plate in the sixth inning for the game’s only score and the Wildcats’ winning margin.

single in the second inning, but he was later thrown out.

In the third inning, the Hawks made some waves when Kevin Devine stole second base. He then attempted to steal third in an effort to make something happen but was tagged out.

In the bottom of the third inning, Royal Palm Beach (5-3) managed to get runners on first and second

Royal Palm Beach’s Christian Adams connects with the ball at the plate.

with no outs on the board, but a stingy Hawk defense deleted any threat the Wildcats had planned to get across the plate.

The top of the fourth inning, Seminole Ridge’s Dustin Reville launched a double deep into center field that fell just shy of going over the fence, with only one out. The play would later be extinguished by the Wildcat defense.

The game would break open in the bottom of the sixth inning when Latchmansingh made a single. Catcher Nick Toney struck a double that pushed Latchmansingh to third base.

The second of two errors proved costly for the Hawks. A mishandled ball gave Latchmansingh the chance to make a dash for the plate, See BASEBALL, page 32

Seminole Ridge pitcher Bryce Hill throws to the plate.

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Wolverine Lacrosse Girls Get 14-2 Win Over Leonard

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Wednesday, March 8, the Wellington High School girls lacrosse team traveled to John I. Leonard High School and rolled to a 14-2 victory over the Lancers.

The win lifted the Wolverines to a 5-4 record on the season, and they remained unbeaten at 3-0 in the district. Six different players scored for the Wolverines on the night.

Wellington stormed out in front early, notching three goals in the first

Wellington’s Lexington Olsen looks to pass the ball to another Wolverine attacker.

two minutes of play. Ana Stowell drove in her first of five goals of the game off an Ashley Goldman assist. Nicole Wantin and Stowell added goals to give the Wolverines a 3-0 lead.

The Wolverines would rack up a

total of eight goals in the first half before the Lancers would put one in to close the margin slightly with 1:21 remaining on the first-half clock.

The second half started on a surprising note for the Wolverines, when the Lancers launched the first

Wellington attacker Ana Stowell breaks through the Lancer defense and shoots at the goal.

goal of the half, just 12 seconds in, to close the gap to 8-2. The goal gave the Lancers a bit of life, but it was their last goal of the night.

Wellington’s defense tightened up, and denied the limited pushes that See LACROSSE, page 33

Wolverine Midfielder Ashley Goldman advances the ball.

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continued from page 31 and he crossed unscathed to lift the Wildcats into the lead 1-0.

The Hawks (3-5) could do little on offense with relief pitcher Sean

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Houck finishing out the top of the seventh inning.

The lone run was all that Royal Palm Beach needed to walk away with the win.

The Wildcats had games this week against Palm Beach Central and Suncoast high school, while the Hawks had games against Olympic Heights and Palm Beach Central, but results were not available by press time.

Royal Palm Beach pitcher Sean Houck tags out Seminole Ridge’s Cato Sinkus after fielding the ground ball.

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continued from page 23 down, so the horse learns more easily. I liked his style.”

Hilary Clayton rode Donzi on Sunday. “This workshop is a wonderful idea,” she said. “It brings people together and allows them to look at different training methods.

There’s always so much more to learn. I enjoy the journey.”

Maryal Barnett, a USEF “S” dressage judge, Canadian Equestrian Federation senior dressage judge, and 2014 recipient of the USDF Lifetime Achievement award, also came to watch.

“Many of my students ride with Bettina,” she said. “The APAHA is a wonderful program. Bettina makes these high-level horses available to people who’d never be able to afford them. The horses are so correctly trained that they help the students, who are trainers themselves, understand how the movements should feel, so they can then teach them.

This whole endeavor is a labor of love.”

Sharon Knies owns Windhorse International and is also an APAHA director.

“My farm is 15 minutes from

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SPORTS & RECREATION Bettina’s in Connecticut, and we’ve been friends for a long time,” she said. “Bettina’s goal is to give back to people in the same way she was given opportunities as a young rider.

She wants to give trainers of adult amateur riders, people who aren’t going on to the Olympics or international competitions, an opportunity to ride and train with masters, so they can apply and pass on these basics and techniques.”

Many people don’t have access to this type of horse and instruction, Knies explained.

“The response has been gratifying. I believe we’ve also opened the auditors’ eyes as to different ways they can approach training horses,” she said. “Bettina wants to develop trainers who understand the Portuguese style of dressage, a very light type of riding. Bettina is absolutely brilliant with horses. I’ve seen her perform magic.”

Watching the workshop was an exceptional educational experience, and people came from all over: Minnesota, Oregon, California, New Mexico, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia and Connecticut, as well as Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Francie Dougherty came from Maryland to audit the clinic and support one of her friends, who was

riding. “They’re not saying anything I haven’t heard before,” she said.

“But seeing how the horse responds to each rider after the correction is very helpful. I ride at home, so I’m the one on the horse doing these things. Sitting here and watching instead is very helpful. You can absolutely see the difference it makes in how the horse moves.”

Barbara Baboyian is a snowbird, splitting her time between South Florida and Maryland. “I like the way they teach you to work more off the seat than the hand,” she said.

“Watching all of this reminds me what I need to work on when I ride, especially looking where I’m going, not down at the horse. I’m very grateful to Bettina for organizing this event.”

Which brings us to Bettina Drummond herself, a fascinating and captivating woman, and the subject of another week’s column.

Future two-day-seat workshops with Bettina Drummond and Jason Wright at Windhorse International in Bethlehem, Conn., will be June 16-18, Sept. 8-10 and Nov. 18-19.

A two-day APAHA workshop will be conducted Oct. 14-15. To learn more, visit www.windhorseinternational.com.

For more information, visit www. apaha.us or contact Drummond at pruynstud@earthlink.net.

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continued from page 31 the Lancers made toward the Wolverine goal.

The Wolverines would roll for the remainder of the match, scoring six more goals to put the game out of reach. Wellington was able to pres-

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sure the Lancer goal throughout the half, making it difficult for the home team to defend.

The 14-2 win puts Wellington in the driver’s seat, earning the top seed for the district playoffs.

The top performer for Wellington was Stowell with five goals and three assists. Goldman and Summer Ryder both had hat tricks, and each had an assist. Nicole Wantlin and Madison Stout each scored a goal.

Wellington attacker Maeve Herbert drives a shot directly at the Lancer goal.

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Saturday, March 18 • The Florida Gun & Knife Show returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19. For more info., visit www. flgunshows.com.

• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, March 18 at 7:30 a.m. Call Margaret at (561) 324-3543 for more info.

• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.

• Mounts Botanical Garden will hold a workshop on Ikebana Ceramic Vessels in collaboration with the Armory Art Center on Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement on clay vessels using living branches, leaves, grasses and blossoms. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.

• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach) continues its monthly Torah, Talk & A Taste discussion group on Saturday, March 18 at 10 a.m. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ ldorvador.org.

• Mounts Botanical Garden will offer a workshop on Mosaics in the Garden in collaboration with the Armory Art Center on Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Students will use mosaics to bring a touch of color and character to their garden. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stories & Songs for You (Cuentos Y Canciones Para Ti) for ages 2 and up on Saturday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m. Parra Cebeira and students from John I. Leonard High School will read stories and act them out in both Spanish and English. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Barnes & Noble in Wellington will host an Egg Storytime for preschoolers on Saturday, March 18 at 11 a.m. Join in a spring-themed story time featuring great books and fun activities. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Read Local Author Forum for adults on Saturday, March 18 at 2 p.m. Enjoy readings and presentations from writers handpicked from the library’s Local Author collection. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a lecture for adults on Saturday, March 18 at 2 p.m. In celebration of Archaeology Month, guest speaker Jessica Baker provides insight into how researchers go about locating sites within Palm Beach County. Call Callie Sharkey at (561) 233-1400 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, March 18 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Painting Spring Scenes for ages 5 to 10 on Saturday, March 18 at 2:30 p.m. Celebrate springtime by painting vivid landscapes and colorful creations. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its RPB Kids Coloring Club for ages 2 and up on Saturday, March 18 at 3 p.m. Color your favorite characters, designs and more. Worksheets and coloring sheets will be provided, or bring your favorite coloring book.

Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Rotary Club of Royal Palm Beach will hold its annual citizen of the year tribute on Saturday, March 18 at 6 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. This year, the honorees will be Jess and Victoria Santamaria. There are sponsorship opportunities for the event at multiple levels. Dinner tickets are available at

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• The Palm Beach Zoo will host a Zoo Clues: Family Overnight for ages 6 and up on Saturday March 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Someone has been causing mischief at the zoo and you can help solve the mystery! Enjoy up-close animal encounters, detective games, crafts and a night tour. Pizza and a continental breakfast are included. One adult is required per family.

Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org/family-overnights to pre-register.

Sunday, March 19 • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk the Wellington Environmental Preserve (3491 Flying Cow Ranch Road) on Sunday, March 19 at 8 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.

• The Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization will host Bike Palm Beach on Sunday, March 19 at 8:30 a.m. at the Okeeheelee Park Micanopy Pavilion. Visit www.palmbeachmpo. org for more info.

• Royal Palm Beach will hold its weekly Green Market & Bazaar on Sunday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.

• The Oleander Garden Club and the West Palm Beach Elks #1352 are sponsoring the first Gold Star Memorial By-Way Marker in the State of Florida. A Gold Star marker honors the families of members of the Armed Forces who have given the ultimate sacrifice. The dedication will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 19 at the West Palm Beach Elks Lodge #1352 (6188 Belvedere Road).

The ceremony will include many speakers and will be attended by a number of veterans groups.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Book Chat for adults on Sunday, March 19 at 2 p.m. Library staff will lead a discussion of Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. Copies of the book are available for borrowing. Light refreshments will be served. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue the 2017 winter polo season with the USPA Gold Cup on Sunday, March 19. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.

• The American Equestrians Got Talent finale will take place Sunday, March 19 at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival show grounds. Doors open at 6 p.m. The winner will receive a $10,000 grand prize. For more info., visit www.facebook. com/americanequestriansgottalent.

Monday, March 20 • The Spring Ag-ucation Camp Program returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds from Monday, March 20 through Friday, March 24.

For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com.

• The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center will hold its second annual “Par for the Horse” Golf Tournament on Monday, March 20 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Registration and breakfast will take place at 7:30 a.m. Lunch and awards will be at 12:30 p.m. Registration is $600 per foursome and includes the awards luncheon.

Sponsorships are available. For more info., call (561) 792-9900.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will hold Reading Buddies Spring Session 2017 Registration for teens starting Monday, March 20 at 9 a.m. Once a week, children are paired with a teen to read and play literacy games together. Applications can be picked up at the children’s desk. Spring session for grades one through five meets on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. from April 12 to May 24. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Monday Morning Coloring on Monday, March 20 at 10:30 a.m. Take time to relax and color. Coloring pages and materials provided, or bring your own coloring book. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register.

• The Mid-County Democratic Club will meet on Monday, March 20 at 7 p.m. at Tree’s Wings

& Ribs in Royal Palm Beach. For more info., call Matt Kurit at (561) 714-3905.

Tuesday, March 21 • Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host an Archaeology Month Lecture on the prehistory of Palm Beach County for adults on Tuesday, March 21 at 9:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Andrew Schneider from Florida Atlantic University. Call Callie Sharkey at (561) 233-1400 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Spring Flower Finger Painting for ages 5 to 9 on Tuesday, March 21 at 2 p.m. Welcome spring back by creating a huge finger paint flower garden mural and listening to springtime music. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Become a Babysitter for ages 9 to 16 on Tuesday, March 21 at 2 p.m. Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue will teach about how to start a babysitting business, such as how much to charge, helpful tips for dealing with children and parents, and knowing when to call 911. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Beginner’s Series Shading for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, March 21 at 2 p.m. Practice the fundamentals of line, mass and volume. Graphite, charcoal, paper and other media will be provided. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Under Construction Lego Crew for ages 7 to 12 on Tuesday, March 21 at 2:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to build original creations. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Noodle Necklaces for ages 5 to 10 on Tuesday, March 21 at 3 p.m. Celebrate National Noodle Month and make a necklace or two. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a program on Pulitzer Prize Winner Katherine Graham for adults led by Dr. Rose Feinberg on Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Learn about her early life, marriage and events that led to her becoming a powerful woman in publishing. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Game Time for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. Have a blast indoors with video games, card games and board games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Pianist David Crohan will perform on Tuesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace as part of the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation’s monthly Music for the Mind concert series. The evening will benefit the Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches. Tickets can be purchased at www.lighthousepalmbeaches.org/events or by calling Julie Katzenberg at (561) 586-5600, ext. 3248.

Wednesday, March 22 • Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Archery for Beginners for ages 8 and up on Wednesday, March 22 at 9:30 a.m. Learn the basics of archery from safety to shooting. Call Callie Sharkey at (561) 233-1400 for reservations.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Origami: Unfolding Fun for ages 8 and up on Wednesday, March 22 at 11 a.m. Enjoy a relaxing morning learning the art of Japanese paper folding with cool origami models for all skill levels. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Dungeons & Dragons Mega Marathon for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, March 22 from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pizza and snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Where Are the Mobs?

Minecraft” for ages 7 and up on Wednesday, March 22 at 2:30 p.m. Meet up with friends and play Minecraft Pocket Edition on the library’s iPads. Participants can bring in their own device and join in. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Village of Wellington will hold Neighbor-

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• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Shrinky Dink Crafts for ages 12 to 18 on Wednesday, March 22 at 6 p.m. Bring your imagination and creativity to make cute and tiny art that can be used as accessories or decorations. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host The Coloring Club for adults on Wednesday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials will be provided, or bring your own coloring book to work on. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Thursday, March 23 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sticker Art on Thursday, March 23 at 2 p.m.

Use scissors, glue, paper, a variety of stickers and more to make a totally personalized masterpiece.

Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Still Life for ages 16 and up on Thursday, March 23 at 2 p.m. Develop the fundamentals of perspective, shadowing, proportions and balance. Various media and paper will be provided, as well as guidance from an instructor. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Trivia Gets Animated for ages 12 and up on Thursday, March 23 at 3 p.m. Dress up as your favorite character, form teams and compete for prizes. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Village of Wellington will host a Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, March 23 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with live music at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• Enjoy an evening of gourmet Asian cuisine, an open wine and beer bar, and entertainment by the Chinese Performing Arts Group at a benefit for Families First of Palm Beach County on Thursday, March 23 at Palm Beach Polo & Country Club in Wellington. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. with the show at 8 p.m. For more info., visit www. familiesfirstpbc.org.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Travel on the Click for adults on Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m. Learn how easy it is to find travel information and deals on transportation, accommodations and vacations with just a few clicks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Montana Repertory Theatre will perform the Neil Simon classic Barefoot in the Park on Thursday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade. For info., call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera from Thursday, March 23 through Saturday, April 1. Visit www.kravis.org or call (561) 832-7469 for more info.

Friday, March 24 • The Easter Bunny will arrive at the Mall at Wellington Green on Friday, March 24. Visit www. shopwellingtongreen.com/events for more info.

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Deer & Raptor Walk for ages 6 and up on Friday, March 24 at 10:30 a.m. Tour the deer and raptor compounds for an opportunity to see the animals up close. Call Callie Sharkey at (561) 233-1400 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Bead Bracelet Bash for ages 7 and up on Friday, March 24 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Nic Roldan’s Sunset Polo & White Party, hosted by Mark & Katherine Bellissimo to raise awareness and funds for Brooke USA, will take place Friday, March 24 from 5:30 to 11 p.m. at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Tickets are available at www.nicroldan.com.

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JOHN C. HUNTON AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION, INC.—Service & new installation FPL independent participating contractor. Lic. CAC 057272 Ins. “We are proud supporters of the Seminole Ridge Hawks” 561-798-3225. Family Owned & Operated since 1996. Credit Cards Accepted

DELUXE LAWN AND PEST MANAGEMENT Lawn Pests, Weeds, Rodents and Interior Pests. Since 1991. Good Communicators. Call (561)795­-7045

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WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277

LEGAL SECRETARY/PARALEGAL-MATURE — part to full time for solo practitioner, small office, heavy phones, client contact, scheduling, preparing documents, etc. Must be experienced. Timeslips, ProDocs, Word Perfect or Word. Probate, estate planning, guardianship and Medicaid planning.Please fax resume to (561)333-2680. References required.

CLEANING LADY — I can help get your house cleaner than ever! Try me once and you will not be disappointed! 561-657-0420 Patrycja HOUSE CLEANING —Pet sitting, non medical senior care, & much more. Serving the Western Communities, over 10 years, references available. Honest, Reliable. Call 561-598-0311

FRONT DESK CLERK PERSON — with good verbal/written communication skills and the motivation to provide good customer service. Flexible schedule needed (mainly night shift, weekends and holidays) Experience preferred, but we will train the right motivated person. Royal Palm/Wellington/Acreage residents will save on gas and travel time. To Apply : E-mail or Fax Resume to: info@royalinnhotel.com 561-795-1502 or Apply in person

DRIVEWAY REPAIR D R I V E W AY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed.

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2003 NISSAN 350Z COUPE — good condtion, original owner, garage kept. Silver exterior/black leather interior. All trimmings. Asking $6,500. 561-793-1835 or 561-225-3450 2004 HYUNDAI X6 350 — fully loaded, with sunroof, 134,000 original miles, well maintained, 1 owner, $2900. Call 561-906-2587 for appointment.

2002 FORD TAURUS — mechanic DIY special 145,000 miles. Mechanically sound and reliable. Former Fleet vechicle needs fuel pump asking $500.561-660-1659 2010 ACURA TSX — excellent condition only. 50,000 miles, original owner, garage kept, Palladium exterior. Beige interior asking $12,000. 561-793-9390.

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LOCKSHOP & SECURITY CENTER CK'S LOCKSHOP & SECURITY CENTER.— Since 1960. Keys - Locks-Safes-Decorative/ Commercial Hardware-Access Control Systems-Card & Key Fobs -Medco. High Security Locks-Alarms/Monitoring/Surveillance Camera Systems 561-732-9418

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PAINTING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified -pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. Residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-578-2873. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

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